Date added: 21 March 2019
Organisation: Tu Wien
Location: Vienna, Austria
Job Description
Our group comprises about 30 staff members currently working on approximately 20 projects supported by various national, European and international programs, grants and funding sources.
To support the research work of our team, we are looking for a skilled SAR data processing specialist with a background or interest in geospatial sciences.
Your Responsibilities:
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Processing and analysis of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data
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Developing scientific algorithms in the fields of radar remote sensing, image processing, Big Data analysis
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Contribution in software development using object-oriented programing language
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Prototyping, implementing, and testing of processing chains and generation of value-added products
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Writing technical documents, project reports and scientific journal papers
Your Profile:
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Master (or equivalent) degree OR PhD degree in geodesy, geoinformation sciences, informatics, physical geography, mathematics, or similar
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Excellent programming skills (Python and/or IDL, Matlab, Fortran, C++, …)
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Experience in SAR signal processing and derivation of geophysical parameters from SAR (e.g. soil moisture, water bodies, vegetation, snow and ice, …)
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Strong analytical and technical skills and problem solving capability
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Solid knowledge of statistical methods for temporal and spatial analysis of scientific data
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Good written and spoken communication skills in English.
If this job opportunity fits your career development plans, please return your application in English (cover letter, CV, relevant publications and references) and in one single PDF file via e-mail to: rs-sek@geo.tuwien.ac.at.
Candidate selection will start on 2 May 2019 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found.