PhD Researcher in Remote Sensing & Radiative Exchange

University of Twente; Enschede; On-site; EUR 409,661 - 519,743; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Four-year contract

Development programme

Pension scheme

41 holiday days

Job summary

University of Twente invites applications for a research position focusing on radiative exchanges in diverse environments, using in-situ measurements and remote sensing. You will connect ITEM sensor networks to airborne and satellite observations and develop near-surface and atmospheric radiative transport models.

You will present results, publish in journals, supervise MSc students, and contribute to teaching within the ITC/LIFE departments in an international, multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• MSc in physics, meteorology, hydrology, physical geography, or a related field.
• Creative mindset and strong analytical skills.
• Able to conduct independent research and field data collection.
• Interested in cross-disciplinary research.
• Experience with quantitative (satellite) earth observation analysis tools; willingness to deepen.
• Good programming skills; experience with C, C++, Fortran or a matching language.
• Good communication skills and proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Good team spirit; some teaching in ITC courses may be required.

Responsibilities

• Work on remote sensing-based observational modelling combining ground observations with airborne/satellite imagery.
• Couple and upscale radiative in-situ observations to airborne/satellite data via radiative transport modelling.
• Examine bidirectional reflectance and hotspot effects across land-cover types and ecosystems.
• Present results at meetings, publish in journals, and contribute to teaching and mentoring MSc students.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Independent research

Cross-disciplinary research

English proficiency

Team spirit

Teaching ability

Education

MSc in physics or related field

Tools

C

C++

Fortran

Job description

University of Twente invites applications for a research position focusing on radiative exchanges in diverse environments, using in-situ measurements and remote sensing. You will connect ITEM sensor networks to airborne and satellite observations and develop near-surface and atmospheric radiative transport models.

You will present results, publish in journals, supervise MSc students, and contribute to teaching within the ITC/LIFE departments in an international, multidisciplinary setting.