VN 23/20 Atmospheric Composition Applications Expert
JOB DETAIL
VN 23/20 Atmospheric Composition Applications Expert
EUMETSAT operates the geostationary satellites Meteosat -10, and -11 over Europe and Africa, and Meteosat-9 over the Indian Ocean. EUMETSAT also operates two Metop polar-orbiting satellites as part of the Initial Joint Polar System (IJPS) shared with the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
EUMETSAT is also a partner in the cooperative sea level monitoring Jason missions (Jason-3 and Jason-CS/Sentinel-6) involving Europe and the United States.
The European Union has entrusted EUMETSAT with exploiting the four Sentinel missions of the Copernicus space component dedicated to the monitoring of atmosphere, ocean and climate on its behalf. EUMETSAT carries out these tasks in cooperation with ESA and already exploits the Sentinel-3 marine mission.
Furthermore, EUMETSAT will operate the future MTG and EPS-SG missions and Copernicus (Sentinel-4, Sentinel-5, CO2M) missions.
This unprecedented suite of instruments will provide a wealth of measurements in the field of atmospheric composition enabling improved and new applications in key sectors, from emergency management (wildfire, dust, volcanic eruptions), support air quality monitoring to climate assessments. This implies an emerging need to manage the uptake and support a wide range of users.
Within the User Support and Climate Services Division (USC), the Application Expert will promote the use of existing and upcoming atmospheric composition data within diverse user communities. The role deals with advanced applications to operations, gathering and managing the user feedback inside EUMETSAT and supporting reporting to Copernicus. The Application Expert will join a team consisting of staff with a wide range of expertise from emerging science, user relation to data management. Joining EUMETSAT in this role offers hence a unique opportunity to develop a professional career in a highly motivating environment.
Duties
- Manage and further develop user engagement with key stakeholder and user communities in the field of atmospheric composition monitoring;
- Support relations with the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) and contribute to strengthen and build partnership with key organizations;
- Survey and develop information and applications in the sector of atmospheric composition and provide expert input to the generation and evolution of the products in the remote sensing and product division;
- Support the EUMETSAT training and outreach efforts in the field of atmospheric composition, including participation at events and conferences as needed;
- Provide support to user enquiries on atmospheric composition applications and contribute to the management of feedback across EUMETSAT;
- Participation in regular coordination meetings and manage relevant contracts and support related procurement actions as required.
LOCATION
QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced University Degree (Master level or more) in a relevant discipline (e.g. atmospheric sciences) or equivalent experience in relevant field.
LANGUAGES
The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. Candidates must be able to work effectively in English and have some knowledge of French.
DEADLINE
9 August 2023
Duties
- Manage and further develop user engagement with key stakeholder and user communities in the field of atmospheric composition monitoring;
- Support relations with the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) and contribute to strengthen and build partnership with key organizations;
- Survey and develop information and applications in the sector of atmospheric composition and provide expert input to the generation and evolution of the products in the remote sensing and product division;
- Support the EUMETSAT training and outreach efforts in the field of atmospheric composition, including participation at events and conferences as needed;
- Provide support to user enquiries on atmospheric composition applications and contribute to the management of feedback across EUMETSAT;
- Participation in regular coordination meetings and manage relevant contracts and support related procurement actions as required.
Skills and Experience
- Knowledge of remote sensing techniques for atmospheric parameters, including data quality, usability and value chain;
- Advanced understanding of and genuine interest in one or more of the following thematic areas – atmospheric chemistry, aerosol and clouds, air quality and climate;
- Proven experience in developing applications on satellite products including skills in a higher programming language;
- Knowledge of the Copernicus EU programme and experience with operational services with user-driven approach; established relations with existing user communities would be an advantage;
- Organised and methodical with strengths in analysis, synthesis and presentation;
- Dedication, passion and enthusiasm to succeed both individually and across teams, and a proven ability to apply good communication to the interactions with users and in team-work.
Employment Conditions
The initial contract will be of 4 years’ duration, with subsequent 5 year contracts being awarded thereafter, subject to individual performance and organisation requirements. There is no limit to the amount of follow-up contracts a staff member can receive up to the EUMETSAT retirement age of 63 and there are certainly opportunities to establish a long career perspective at EUMETSAT.
This post is graded A2/A4 on the EUMETSAT salary scales. The minimum basic salary for this post is EURO 6903 per month (net of internal tax but excluding pension contribution and insurances) which may be negotiable on the basis of skills and experience. The salary scale provides for increments on the anniversary of taking up employment, and scales are reviewed by the EUMETSAT Council with effect from 1 January each year. In addition to basic salary, EUMETSAT offers attractive benefits. Further information, including salary details, is available on the EUMETSAT web site.
EUMETSAT is committed to providing an equal opportunities work environment for men and women.
Please note that only nationals of EUMETSAT Member States may apply. The EUMETSAT Convention requires that Staff shall be recruited on the basis of their qualifications, account being taken of the international character of EUMETSAT.
About EUMETSAT
EUMETSAT is Europe’s meteorological satellite agency. Its role is to establish and operate meteorological satellites to monitor the weather and climate from space – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This information is supplied to the National Meteorological Services of the organisation’s Member States in Europe, as well as other users worldwide.
EUMETSAT also operates several Copernicus missions on behalf of the European Union and provide data services to the Copernicus marine and atmospheric services and their users.
As an intergovernmental European Organisation, EUMETSAT has 30 Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.)
