Researcher in remote sensing with specialization in snow water equivalents - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

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The Programme for Air, Water, and Landscape Science (LUVAL) encompasses education and research in meteorology, hydrology, environmental analysis, and physical geography. The research in Physical Geography focuses on cryospheric sciences and climate change on the Quaternary / Anthropocene timeline. More information of the research group Ice, Climate and Environment (ICE) is found at: www.geo.uu.se/research/luval/disciplines/Physical-Geography/ongoing-research/. 

About the project:
We have a half-time position (50%) open as a researcher in optical and microwave remote sensing with specialization in snow hydrology over the period 1 June to 30 September 2019. The position is a part of the research project Snow distribution and data assimilation for improved spring flood prognostics and sustainable regulation of hydro power dams (SNODDAS). The project is cooperation between Uppsala University, The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, and partners in the Hydro Power industry, with financial support from the Swedish Energy Agency.

Duties:
The research tasks for this position is to contribute deep knowledge in the use of satellite borne radiometers in combination with optical sensors to acquire the snow extent and water content in seasonal snow packs in Sweden. The successful applicant will act as a mentor for the project members and such transfer the background of the field as well as specialist technological knowledge necessary to use optical, active and passive micro wave data to determine the snow water value in high resolution. 

Qualifications: 
PhD in Applied Mathematics or related disciplines with remote sensing in focus. The applicant must be proficient in spoken and written English. The successful candidate should have deep knowledge of writing algorithms to process raw data from satellite borne microwave and optical sensors, to have an extensive record of experience with synergy in creating snow water equivalents from satellite borne optical and microwave data, and have knowledge in hydrological modeling. Knowledge and experience in remote sensing of snow using different satellite sensors including high resolution.  

Additional qualifications:
Expertise in retrieval of physical snow properties is considered as a merit.

Uppsala University strives to be an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities and attracts qualified candidates who can contribute to the University’s excellence and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people of all backgrounds.

Salary: Individual salary.

Starting date: 01-06-2019 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary half-time position of four months, ending 30-09-2019. 

Scope of employment: 50%.

For further information about the position please contact:

• Veijo Pohjola, professor. Tel. +46 18 471 2509, e-mail: veijo.pohjola@geo.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 4 April 2019, UFV-PA 2019/932.

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