InSAR-Geodesy Research Scientist - Deformation Insights

TNO; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package for international候

33 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Work from home option

Pension scheme

Mobility allowance

Job summary

TNO is seeking a Research Scientist in InSAR-Geodesy to advance InSAR-based observation techniques for monitoring geohazards and to translate SAR data into actionable insights for research, projects and clients.

You will develop software tools, process multi-temporal InSAR stacks, and integrate measurements with geomechanical models, collaborating with international teams and clients in English.

Qualifications

• A PhD in geodesy, geophysics, or remote sensing is required or strongly considered.
• Hands-on experience with InSAR data processing using GAMMA, ISCE, StaMPS, GMTSAR, or equivalents is essential.
• Experience processing SAR data from Sentinel-1, RADARSAT-2, TerraSAR-X, or similar satellites is expected.
• Solid understanding of InSAR error sources and correction methods (atmospheric delay, orbital errors, DEM errors) is required.
• Strong coding skills in Python and familiarity with geospatial/SAR libraries are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software for advanced InSAR data processing (interferogram formation, phase unwrapping, atmospheric correction, time-series inversion).
• Process and quality-control multi-temporal InSAR stacks to derive ground deformation products.
• Improve and automate InSAR workflows for operational and research use.
• Integrate InSAR-derived deformation with geomechanical models.
• Contribute to proposals, technical reports, and scientific publications.
• Support project acquisition and client communication.

Skills

PhD in Geodesy

InSAR processing

GAMMA

ISCE

StaMPS

GMTSAR

Sentinel-1 SAR

Python coding

GPS/GNSS processing

Geomechanics research

Scientific publication

Proposal writing

Client communication

Education

PhD in Geodesy/Geophysics/Remote Sensing

Tools

Python

GIS libraries

Job description

TNO is seeking a Research Scientist in InSAR-Geodesy to advance InSAR-based observation techniques for monitoring geohazards and to translate SAR data into actionable insights for research, projects and clients.

You will develop software tools, process multi-temporal InSAR stacks, and integrate measurements with geomechanical models, collaborating with international teams and clients in English.