POST DOC ON SATELLITE MONITORING OF ESTUARIES

CMCC Position Post Doc on Satellite monitoring of estuaries Deadline.
September 28 th,   WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Are you ready to join a dynamic team where your proactiveness and management prowess can translate directly into tangible outcomes in the research field? CMCC GOCO Division, located in Lecce, is looking for a new position of Post-Doc Researcher, responsible for supporting the research and the coastal ocean modelling and monitoring activities.
This position is for a researcher with strong knowledge of remote sensing techniques and programming skills.
The activities will be focused on satellite observations of the estuaries and river plumes with a focus on monitoring temperature and salinity close to the river mouths.
The duties will include processing and interpreting the satellite observational datasets, exploiting innovative methods and tools, and integrating them with in situ observations and modelling results at local scale.
The activities will also include collaboration on writing of peer-reviewed publications as well as communication of findings through reporting and\/or participation in conferences.
ABOUT US CMCC Foundation is a cross-cutting scientific research center on climate change and its interactions with the environment, society, the world of business, and policymakers.
Our work aims to stimulate sustainable growth, protect the environment, and develop strategies for the adaptation and mitigation of climate change.
CMCC's core objective is to conduct cutting-edge science, to train the next generation of scientists at both national and international levels, and to be a beacon for climate modelling.
CMCC pursues fundamental and applied science with utmost scientific integrity, prioritizing data-driven science and providing data, information, and research results that can support informed public debate and decision-making processes.
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At CMCC you will find a strong, professional environment.
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Help foster a culture of innovation and societal change, where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive and succeed.
To learn more about this opportunity and submit your application, please refer to the following.
ROLE The researcher will contribute to the working group of FOCCUS and AdriaClimPlus Projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES The researcher will support the GOCO Division with.
Satellite observations of the estuaries and river plumes with a focus on monitoring temperature and salinity close to the river mouths; Exploiting innovative methods to retrieve river mouth salinity; Developing tools and integrating them with in situ observations and modeling results at estuarine and plume scales.
REQUIREMENTS Master degree and\/or PhD or equivalent experience in Ecosystem and Environment related sciences; Knowledge of (geo)statistics and of geospatial\/remote sensing data processing software and tools, including GIS and SNAP; Experience on the elaboration of optical EO data and derived products for studying processes related to status and changes in coastal \/estuarine transitional systems; Skills on information technology-based tools and common programming languages (e.
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R, Python, IDL) to deal with huge amount of data; A good knowledge of English language.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS.
Good communication skills and teamworking attitude; Advanced knowledge of GIS and SNAP softwares; An excellent knowledge of English language; Experience in writing of peer-reviewed publications.
DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Please note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally; The appointment period will be initially of 12 months starting from October , with a gross annual salary range of K Euros.
Tenure can be granted from 2 to 4 years after being appointed as a junior researcher; Welfare package, for minimum 12 months contract; Flexible working time as per internal policies; Support during the immigration process, if needed.
PROTECTED CATEGORY Belonging to legally protected categories (ex L.
) will constitute a preferential condition.
Some fiscal benefits could be applied for repatriated workers or foreign researchers\/professors, having the requirements defined by Dlgs (for repatriates) or Dl (for foreigners).
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