Ocean Surface Radar Scientist: Wind & Waves

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative opportunity awaits a scientist specializing in ocean surface remote sensing. This role involves working on the CFOSAT mission, focusing on the development of algorithms for wind vector estimation and defining scientific products from sensor data. You'll collaborate with leading organizations in a stimulating scientific context, contributing to groundbreaking research in air/sea interactions. If you're passionate about oceanography and eager to tackle complex challenges, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• PhD or engineering degree with expertise in radar techniques for ocean surface remote sensing.
• Strong programming skills in Fortran 90, Matlab, and Python.

Responsibilities

• Set-up algorithms for scatterometer data interpretation to estimate wind vectors.
• Define scientific products from wind and wave sensor measurements.

Skills

Programming and scripting skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

PhD in ocean surface remote sensing

Engineering degree with relevant experience

Tools

Fortran 90

Matlab

Python

Linux

Job description

An innovative opportunity awaits a scientist specializing in ocean surface remote sensing. This role involves working on the CFOSAT mission, focusing on the development of algorithms for wind vector estimation and defining scientific products from sensor data. You'll collaborate with leading organizations in a stimulating scientific context, contributing to groundbreaking research in air/sea interactions. If you're passionate about oceanography and eager to tackle complex challenges, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in the field.