PhD - Hyperspectral Remote Sensing of Inland and Coastal Waters

Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht

Geesthacht, Germany.

Description

The Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, near Hamburg, and in Teltow, near Berlin, conducts materials and coastal research. You can find more information at www.hzg.de. The Institute of Coastal Research at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht is investigating the natural physical and biogeochemical dynamics of the coastal ocean and the impact of anthropogenic influences on the natural state. We search for a qualified candidate to work on optical properties of water constituents to use hyperspectral ocean colour remote sensing data from satellites and airplanes to investigate water quality parameters in coastal and inland waters in the framework of the ENMAP-project (www.enmap.org). The Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht (HZG) invites applications for a 3-year PhD position (m/f) in the area of "Hyperspectral Remote Sensing of Inland and Coastal Waters" to prepare the German ENMAP mission. Your tasks include:

- hyperspectral measurements of inherent optical properties of different water constituents, like phytoplankton, minerals, and dissolved matter

- mathematical/spectral analysis to differentiate optical components based on the above measurements

- optical instrumentation, from measurements of light absorption and scattering to hyperspectral cameras

- participation and evaluation of in situ and aerial observations

- work as an integrative part of a motivated multidisciplinary team within the institute and with external academic partners

Requirements

- a Master's degree or equivalent in biological oceanography or a related field

- good knowledge in bio-optical oceanography and/or optical remote sensing

- experience in light absorption measurements of phytoplankton or other particles

- very good knowledge of English (written and oral)

- high degree of creativity and flexibility; ability to work under pressure

- ability and willingness to participate in seagoing research

The following qualifications would be desirable:

- moderate knowledge of German

- knowledge of coastal and shelf sea processes

- programming skills in at least one scientific programming language (e. g. FORTRAN, C, Matlab, Python)

good communication skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team with scientists, engineers, and technicians

More information and applications

Appointment will begin as soon as possible. We offer an appropriate salary related to the German public tariff (TV-AVH) plus the usual social benefits for the public employment sector. The Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht is an equal opportunity employer for women, minorities, and people with disabilities, and strives to increase the percentage of women in the science sector. Severely disabled persons with equal qualifications will be considered preferentially. For further questions please contact Dr. Rüdiger Röttgers (ruediger.roettgers@hzg.de) or Prof. Burkard Baschek (burkard.baschek@hzg.de). Please send your application indicating job offer code No. 2013/KO 3 to Max-Planck-Straβe 1, 21502 Geesthacht, Germany, or preferably to the email-address: personal@hzg.de. Please include your CV, a list of publications, description of research experience, and a list of references. Closing date for applications is June 25th, 2013 .