Työnimike: Postdoctoral/or PhD student position

Työnkuvaus:
Postdoctoral/or PhD student position "Inverse problems in remote sensing" The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) is a service and research institute that produces high-quality observational and model data, and research findings on the atmosphere and seas. The Earth Observation Unit at FMI consists of an experienced international staff with a broad expertise on remote sensing of atmospheric processes as well as on research on the near-Earth space and solar system and we collaborate closely with FMI's Climate research and Arctic research Units. We are now seeking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work on Inverse problems in remote sensing. The successful applicant will play an important role in a Finnish Academy funded project on developing novel inverse algorithms for satellite applications. In particular, focus will be in developing spatio-temporal retrieval methods that are suitable for present and future satellite observations of atmospheric composition. The position will be located in Helsinki, Finland and has duration of 1-2 years with a negotiable starting date. Both PhD students and postdoctoral candidates will be considered. Salary will be based on experience and performance according to the FMI salary scale. QUALIFICATIONS A) Postdoctoral position: Candidates with a doctoral degree (PhD degree or equivalent completed by April 2016) in relevant fields (e.g., applied mathematics, statistics, applied physics) will be considered for the postdoctoral position. B) PhD student position: For the PhD student position candidates with masters degree (or equivalent completed by April 2016) in relevant fields (e.g., applied mathematics, statistics, applied physics) will be considered. FURTHERMORE, A SUCCESSFULL CANDIDATE MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: - strong background in inverse problems, spatial statistics or atmospheric remote sensing - experience on spatio-temporal methods, data fusion, assimilation and/or environmental big data - good knowledge of some widely used programming languages (e.g. Fortran, Python, Matlab) and Unix/Linux/OS X operating system - written and spoken fluency in English, and willingness to work internationally - good communication and organizational skills - ability to carry out independent research as well as work as a part of a team - strong interest on research and highly motivated in transferring research results to societal impacts We offer exciting work and an excellent, international training environment for early-carrier scientists! Apply for the position at the valtiolle.fi-recruitment system, ID-number: 31-52-2016. Attach your CV and publication list to your application.

Työnantajan nimi: Ilmatieteen laitos

Työnantajan osoite: 00560 HELSINKI

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Työn lyhyt kuvaus: Luonnontieteen tekniset asiantuntijat

Maa: Suomi

Alue: Helsinki-Uusimaa

Sopimuksen kesto: Tilapäinen

Sopimuslaji: Kokopäiväinen

Lähde työtarjous:
MOL/Työ- ja elinkeinoministeriö, Julkiset työvoimapalvelut, Suomi