Postdoctoral Researcher (1-2 years) - Satellite-Based Hydrological Data Assimilation (KULEUVEN)
https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/55268617?hl=en&lang=en
Job Description
We are seeking a highly qualified and enthusiastic candidate for a postdoctoral research position to work on hydrological and land surface data assimilation. The successful applicant will assimilate microwave remote sensing data (backscatter, brightness temperature) into a land surface model to improve ensemble predictions and reforecasts of discharges for major rivers in Belgium. The position is embedded within a Belspo research project on “Improved early warning through Earth observation data assimilation and hydrological retrospective forecasts (EODAHR)”.
You fit our team if you are an experienced researcher with a keen interest in remote sensing and land surface processes and eager to work in an international setting. You will be part of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the KU Leuven under the supervision of prof. dr. ir. Gabrielle De Lannoy, and collaborating with the Royal Meteorological Institute (RMI) of Belgium.
Our division: http://ees.kuleuven.be/bwb/index.html
Responsibilities
Implementing a backscatter assimilation scheme for major Belgian river basins using the NASA Land Information System
Disseminating results via peer-review publications and attendance of international conferences
Collaborating with other postdoctoral researchers and PhD students
Required Skills
Only applicants with all of the following skills will be considered:
PhD in Bio-Science Engineering, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Meteorology, Hydrology, Remotely Sensed Earth Observation, Physics, Mathematics, Geography or equivalent
Experience with data-processing applications such as Matlab/Python, IDL, GrADS, R, or other.
Experience with data assimilation
Experience with land surface remote sensing, hydrological or land surface modeling
Experience with programming and scientific computing
Excellent motivation and grades
Creative, critical, analytical and innovative mindset
Ability to work independently
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Willingness to work with PhD students
Proven research experience in scientific publications
Our Offer
Fully funded position for 1 year, and a possible limited extension with good performance.
Multi-disciplinary and international professional environment
Leuven is a charming historical university town, with a central location in Western Europe.
More Information
Only persons strictly matching the above profile should apply. Submit your resume, along with a motivation letter, and two names for references on-line. The starting date can be negotiated, but should not be later than January 2020. For more information, please contact prof. dr. ir. Gabrielle De Lannoy, tel.: +32 16 37 67 13, mail: gabrielle[dot]delannoy[at]kuleuven[dot]be.
Apply for this job no later than September 30th, 2019 via the online application tool.
Prof. dr. ir. Gabrielle J. M. De Lannoy
KULeuven, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Division Soil and Water Management
Celestijnenlaan 200 E - box 2411
B-3001 Heverlee
Belgium
http://www.kuleuven.be/wieiswie/en/person/00102378