[ES_JOBS_NET] PhD and Postdoctoral researchers – Land surface modeling, remote sensing and data assimilation (KU Leuven, Belgium)

[Michel Bechtold]

PhD and postdoctoral researchers – Land surface modeling, remote sensing 
and data assimilation: KU Leuven (Belgium)

https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/55540142

*Job Description*

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Join our team to help us take care of our Earth, by making the best use 
of land surface modeling, remote sensing and data assimilation. We 
areseeking enthusiastic candidates for 3 PhD and postdoctoral research 
positions.

We offer a unique possibility to new researchers to choose a topic of 
interest within one of three projects. Details of each project are 
provided via the associated links below and candidates are asked to 
specify their main interest upon application:

1.Monitoring and predicting fires over peatlands, using improved land 
surface modeling and satellite data assimilation. (PhD)

PEATBURN, https://ees.kuleuven.be/projects/index.html?db=EES&project_id=841

2.Improving agricultural biomass estimation, via crop modeling and 
satellite-based data assimilation. (Postdoc or PhD)

SHUI, https://ees.kuleuven.be/projects/index.html?project_id=604

3.Developing a global consistent record of soil moisture and vegetation 
via microwave-based satellite data assimilation for climate 
applications. (PhD or postdoc)

CONSOLIDATION, 
https://ees.kuleuven.be/projects/index.html?db=EES&project_id=846

PhD positions are fully funded for 4 years, whereas postdoctoral 
positions are funded for 2 years.

You will fit our team if you are an experienced researcher with a keen 
interest in remote sensing and land surface processes and eager to work 
in an international setting. You will be part of the Department of Earth 
and Environmental Sciences at the KU Leuven under the supervision of 
prof. dr. ir. Gabrielle De Lannoy, dr. Michel Bechtold, dr. Alexander 
Gruber, and collaborators in multiple highly ranked research institutes.

Our division: http://ees.kuleuven.be/bwb/index.html

*Responsibilities*

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- Land surface modeling, remote sensing data analysis, statistical 
analysis, data assimilation, in situ data analysis over large domains

- Disseminating results via peer-review publications and attendance of 
international conferences

- Collaborating with other postdoctoral researchers and PhD students, 
and international partners

- Contributions to academic teaching

*Required Skills*

Only applicants with all of the following skills will be considered.

For PhD students:

- Msc in Bio-Science Engineering, Civil or Environmental Engineering, 
Meteorology, Hydrology, Remotely Sensed Earth Observation, Physics, 
Mathematics, Geography or equivalent

- Msc students who will graduate beginning of July 2020 can apply

- Good experience with data-processing applications such as 
Matlab/Python, IDL, GrADS, R, or other.

- Interest in programming and scientific computing on Linux systems

- Interest in land surface remote sensing, hydrological or land surface 
modeling

- Interest in data assimilation

- Excellent motivation and grades

- Creative, critical, analytical and innovative mindset

- Ability to work independently

- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

For postdoctoral researchers:

- PhD degree in in Bio-Science Engineering, Civil or Environmental 
Engineering, Meteorology, Hydrology, Remotely Sensed Earth Observation, 
Physics, Mathematics, Geography or equivalent

- Proven research experience in scientific publications

- Strong experience with data-processing applications such as 
Matlab/Python, IDL, GrADS, R, or other.

- Experience with programming and scientific computing on Linux systems

- Experience with land surface remote sensing, hydrological or land 
surface modeling

- Interest in data assimilation

- Excellent motivation

- Creative, critical, analytical and innovative mindset

- Ability to work independently

- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

- Willingness to work with PhD students and help with educational tasks

*We Offer*

- Fully funded position for 4 (PhD) or 2 (postdoc) years, conditional on 
good performance

- Multi-disciplinary and international professional environment

- Leuven, a charming historical university town, with a central location 
in Western Europe

More information about working conditions, salary and benefits can be 
found here:

https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/en/phd/phd-information

*More Information*

Only persons strictly matching the above profile should apply. Please 
submit your resume, along with a motivation letter with an indication of 
your main research interest, and two names for references on-line. PhD 
students are also requested to submit their grades. Msc students who are 
graduating this year, are welcome to apply and can provide grades of the 
past year.(https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/55540142)

The starting date can be immediate after selection, or can be 
negotiated. For more information, please contact prof. dr. ir. Gabrielle 
De Lannoy, tel.: +32 16 37 67 13, e-mail: 
gabrielle[dot]delannoy[at]kuleuven[dot]be. With specific questions for 
PEATBURN, please contact dr. Michel Bechtold, tel. +32 16 32 01 67, 
e-mail michel[dot]bechtold[at]kuleuven[dot]be.

The selection process will start on March 15^th , 2020. The position 
will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.

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Prof. dr. ir. Gabriëlle J. M. De Lannoy

KULeuven, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Division Soil and Water Management

Celestijnenlaan 200 E - box 2411
B-3001 Heverlee
Belgium

Rm 02.225

Tel +32 16 37 67 13

http://www.kuleuven.be/wieiswie/en/person/00102378

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