TASKS

Contribution to the validation of the IASI L2 Product Processing Facility, Prototype coding of algorithms and tests procedures, Generation of test data, Analysis of validation activities and respective results; Conduct and support analysis of performance, timeliness, and accuracy aspects, including the contribution to system-level budgets; Assessment, validation, and improvement of the IASI prototype processors; Contribution to the development of prototypes for IASI day-2 products generation, Contribution to the definition and follow-up of further IASI studies; Support to the IASI Level 2 software development; Contribution to Calibration and Validation; Contribution to the Calibration and Validation Plan at system level for the aspects addressed above; Participation in formal reviews at System, Operations and Ground Segment level.

EXPERTISE REQUIRED

University degree in meteorology, atmospheric physics, or equivalent; Five years of experience in the field of remote sounding; Specification, design, and coding of complex product processors; Experience in the area of atmospheric remote sensing, including handling and processing of remotely sensed data; Knowledge and Experience in the retrieval of atmospheric parameters from infrared sounding instruments; Knowledge and experience with IASI and hyper-spectral sounding data; Testing and verification of complex data processing systems; Very good skills in a higher programming language, such as Fortran, C/C++, Java (existing product processors are written in Fortran 95 and C/C++); Familiar with satellite instrument characteristics for Earth observation, in particular meteorology and climate monitoring; Familiar with operational processing environments; Advantageous: specific knowledge of the high spectral resolution instruments as well as the processing of their data; Good interpersonal skills; Ability to write concise and comprehensive scientific/technical reports; Work effectively in English or French and have a working knowledge of the other language.

Location:

Relocation assistance will be offered to the successful appointees; all packages will be negotiated and based upon level of experiences. All enquires to Jan Lowe by email: jan.lowe@aaresources.com