Institute of Coastal Ocean Dynamics, the department of Optical Oceanography, Helholz-Zentrum Geesthacht, Geesthacht, Germany
Deadline: Feb 9, 2021
The project aims to better understand phytoplankton diversity at different spatiotemporal scales, using a combination of field observations, radiative transfer simulations and satellite remote sensing. Moreover, the project aims to associate inherent optical water properties with carbon content and primary production.
Your profile
- PhD in Oceanography, Earth Sciences, Remote Sensing, Marine Biology or related discipline
- profound understanding of ocean optics
- good understanding of remote sensing and ocean dynamics
- experience with processing and interpretation of observational data
- excellent programming skills in MATLAB, Python or similar language
- strong academic publication record
- excellent knowledge of English (written and oral)
- good communication skills and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team with scientists, engineers, and technicians
- high degree of creativity and flexibility
- knowledge of biogeochemistry and marine ecology
- experience of handling big datasets
- willingness to travel and participate in research experiments
- desire to acquire solid communication skills in German
Your tasks
- radiative transfer simulations for marine optics
- scientific evaluation of remote sensing data with respect to phytoplankton diversity and productivity
- compilation of diverse in situ data for ground truthing
- validation of novel ocean colour satellite products and assessment of their uncertainties
- planning of and participation in international research campaigns
- scientific publications and presentations at international conferences and workshops
