[Jpjobs] Fwd: 3 Jobs in EO at PML

[Julia Westwater]

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Subject: 	3 Jobs in EO at PML
Date: 	Wed, 30 Jul 2014 05:32:56 -0700
From: 	Graham Quartly <gqu at pml.ac.uk>
To: 	OSTST <ostst at list.jpl.nasa.gov>



PLYMOUTH MARINE LABORATORY (PML) is currently aiming to fill 3 vacancies 
across a range of EO disciplines.  If you know of colleagues looking for 
a job in a rather picturesque part of the UK, then please pass on the 
info below.    Graham Quartly

*Marine Earth Observation Scientists (x3)*
*Location:*Plymouth Marine Laboratory, UK
*Salary Range*: £29,228 - £34,581
Reference Number: PML17927
Closing Date: *05 Sep. 2014**
*Full time, Open Ended Appointments
*Purpose of the Roles:*
Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is looking to appoint three Earth 
Observation Scientists to work on a number of European Space Agency 
(ESA), European Commission (EC) and Natural Environment Research Council 
(NERC) funded projects.  If successful you will undertake research and 
development focussing on Earth observation in physical oceanography and 
will include one or more of the following key deliverables.
*Key Deliverables:*
·Study seasonal/interannual variability of shelf-edge physical processes 
using SST/ocean colour/altimetry, integrating EO data on fronts/SST with 
in situ glider/drifter data (e.g. for estimates of diffusivity and slope 
current meanders, towards synergy results).
·Develop innovative retracking algorithms to recover accurate sea 
surface information from radar altimeter echoes, and critically evaluate 
their performance.
·Couple bio-optical and upper-ocean physics models. Activities will 
involve: the use of ocean-colour satellite data to compute 
spectrally-resolved light penetration in the photic layer; impact of 
changes in light penetration on water-column stability and heating in 
the upper-ocean mixed layer; and consequent effects on mixing, 
mixed-layer depth and air-sea exchange of heat. Coupling the light model 
to primary-production models is also desired.
·Collaborate with the ocean-colour remote-sensing group and the 
ecosystem modelling group at PML to explore ways in which ocean-colour 
data can be used to improve marine ecosystem models in the context of 
climate change and of perturbations in forcing fields (e.g., volcanic 
eruptions, inter-annual oscillations, extreme events), and to explore 
the use of ocean-colour data to assess the skill in ecosystem models. 
Some experience in working with marine biogeochemical models and models 
of light field underwater is desirable as is an interest in coupled 
biogeochemical-physical-optical processes and air-sea exchanges of 
energy and materials (e.g., carbon, DMS).
·Estimate surface currents from EO data by extending Maximum Cross 
Correlation software to incorporate rotations, process optical and 
thermal imagery (GOCI/AVHRR) for the Korean region, validate using in 
situ/altimeter/drifter currents, presentation at a meeting with Korean 
partners, and then moving on to combine current information from 
altimetry and optical data.
*Experience & Eligibility:*
·You will either have a PhD, or equivalent level experience, in a 
numerate discipline.
·Familiarity with mathematical concepts appropriate for quantitative 
remote sensing.
·You must possess proven experience and skills in computer programming 
such as C, Python, or IDL preferably in a Linux environment.
·You will have proven experience in EO data processing and handling; 
marine sciences or biogeochemistry; or ocean colour remote sensing. For 
one post experience in working with marine biogeochemical models and 
models of light field underwater is desirable
·You must be able to demonstrate and apply time and priority management 
principles to good effect.
·You will be expected to interact and collaborate with colleagues across 
the group and the organization.
*How to Apply*
Web link: http://advanced.advorto.com/PML/VacancyInformation.aspx?VId=18479
For additional information please contact Mrs E Hamilton-Matthews, Human 
Resources Group, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Prospect Place, Plymouth, 
PL1 3DH. Tel: +44 (0)1752 633100 Email: careers at pml.ac.uk 
<mailto:careers at pml.ac.uk>
*Please Note:*
Application deadline: 1200hrs on Friday 5^th September 2014
Proposed Interview date: Monday 29^th September 2014

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