CMCC PositionPost Doc on Satellite monitoring of estuariesDeadline: September 28th, 2024What We Are Looking ForAre 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 UsCMCC 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.ROLEThe researcher will contribute to the working group of FOCCUS and AdriaClimPlus Projects.ResponsibilitiesThe 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;RequirementsMaster 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.g.
R, Python, IDL) to deal with huge amounts 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 BenefitsThe appointment period will be initially of 12 months starting from October 2024, with a gross annual salary range of 30-36 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 CATEGORYBelonging to legally protected categories (ex L. 68/99) will constitute a preferential condition.CMCC is an equal-opportunity employer.
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Please omit from your CV any data you or we might consider discriminatory.This job announcement is an invitation to express interest in the above-mentioned CMCC Position.Applicants responding to this posting declare that they have read, understood and agreed to the "Official Rule for the CMCC Personnel recruitment".We will keep your information on file for up to 1 year.
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