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Do you want to be a satellite wind scientist at an exceptional institute where science, technology and society services come together? In this position you will be responsible for co-creating algorithms for the processing of wind scatterometer data, verification and validation of measurements and weather models, and the scientific exploitation of such ocean surface winds in developing (machine learning) global weather and climate analyses. Then make this vacancy your new job and apply immediately!
How You Contribute
To better predict the weather and understand climate dynamics, it is essential to obtain high-quality wind measurements at the air-sea interface over the world’s oceans. KNMI leads the development and operational exploitation of a satellite radar measurement constellation that provides high accuracy, global coverage, and high temporal resolution ocean vector winds. These winds are made available by KNMI through the EUMETSAT OSI SAF and the EU Copernicus Marine Service.
In the EU Horizon CHERRI project, the ECMWF together with an international consortium, plans to develop the next generation data assimilation and weather forecasting prototypes using classical as well as Machine Learning (ML) methodology. KNMI contributes to the exploitation of the wind scatterometer measurements and the validation of the forecasting prototypes over the oceans iin CHERRI, exploiting our expertise on analyzing both forecasting model and wind observation error properties. For example, statistical assessment of extremes and spatiotemporal analyses of collocated model and observation data will be part of the performance assessment of the different prototypes. Beyond the CHERRI project, contributions to new satellite wind instruments are foreseen.
Your activities
In this role, you will:
Your team
The active remote sensing team consists of approximately 15 scientists. We are part of the larger (~55 FTE) R&D Satellite Observations (RDSW) department which contributes to weather and climate research and monitoring of the Earth system by utilizing the observations of satellites. This is done in an international setting.
The main research activities of RDSW are on weather and climate research, air quality, stratospheric ozone and space weather. The satellite activities of the department encompass the entire range from collecting user requirements, developing instrument concepts, generating the required satellite products, to atmospheric research using the satellite data. RDSW is characterized by a positive atmosphere. Colleagues like to have a cup of coffee or tea together and are very approachable. The mix of men and women of different ages and with diverse nationalities also contributes to a pleasant working environment within the department.
Like to know more?
If you would like to know more, please contact Ad Stoffelen, Senior Scientist, Group and Project Leader and Fellow IEEE, at [email protected] or +31 6 22 40 98 13.
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At our organization, you’ll work on meaningful projects that make a real impact in the Netherlands. In a workplace that values your professional growth and recognizes your contributions. Our benefits reflect that commitment.
Core benefits that provide security:
A supportive environment that encourages growth:
Flexible benefits designed around your life:
You can find the full Dutch government collective labor agreement (CAO Rijk) here.
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Over Koninklijk Nederlands Meteorologisch Instituut
Royal Dutch Meteorological Institute (KNMI)
The weather is temperamental, the ground moves and the climate changes. For our safety and prosperity, we need to know what risks and opportunities this brings. And: how we can best prepare ourselves. The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) is the national knowledge and data centre for weather, climate and seismology. Reliable, independent and focused on what the Netherlands needs. For a safe Netherlands that is prepared for the impact of weather, climate and earthquakes.
We use our core values - Development, Cooperation and Relevance - to achieve our ambition, both within and outside KNMI, nationally and internationally. We develop our knowledge and expertise and work together to create a single KNMI that makes a difference to society!
Talent as the basis, diversity as the strength: The KNMI is an inclusive organization. An organization that provides space for everyone and uses the strength of its diverse workforce to achieve better results together for the Netherlands. Inclusive means that everyone feels involved and valued; not despite their differences, but thanks to them.
The KNMI organisation is part of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management:
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (IenW) is committed to a safe, accessible and livable Netherlands. That is why the Ministry is working on powerful connections by road, rail, water and air. And IenW protects against flooding, ensures the quality of air, water and soil and the realization of a circular economy.
RDSW
The Satellite Observations Research and Development (RDSW) department of the KNMI contributes to weather and climate research and monitoring of the Earth system using satellite-based measurements. The department’s main research objectives are climate research, atmospheric dynamics, clouds, air quality, and stratospheric ozone. The satellite activities of the department encompass the entire range from collecting user requirements, developing instrument concepts, generating the required satellite products and services, to earth system research exploiting the satellite data. KNMI is part of several science advisory teams for innovative European satellite missions. More information on the department can be found at: https://www.knmi.nl/research/satellite-observations.
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