Research Scientist on Small Satellite Calibration

The University of Maryland/Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth System Studies (UMD/CISESS) are looking for a scientist to work on the calibration for small satellite, evaluate performance of the microwave sounding instrument, and develop algorithm for on-orbit calibration. NOAA is currently considering small satellites for its next generation of operational weather satellites.

 

Date posted

Apr. 24, 2023 12:15 pm

Application deadline

June 30, 2023 5:00 pm

Organization

CISESS at the University of Maryland

Location

  • United States

Job description

The University of Maryland/Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth System Studies (UMD/CISESS) are looking for a scientist to work on the calibration for small satellite, evaluate performance of the microwave sounding instrument, and develop algorithm for on-orbit calibration. NOAA is currently considering small satellites for its next generation of operational weather satellites. These weather satellites are critical for numerical weather prediction (NWP), and passive microwave sounders have among the largest impact on whether forecasts. A key aspect is hence to ensure that the performance of the instrument meet the requirement for NWP applications.

The successful candidate will use the ground measurements and on-orbit observations from SNPP ATMS to simulate the expected instrument. Specifically, work will be focused on noise evaluation and mitigation algorithm development based on the ground and on-orbit test data. There will be close collaboration with NASA, MIT/LL and the Vendor on the processing and evaluation of the ground testing data.

The position is a unique opportunity to work for the next generation NOAA microwave sounding system, and systematically learn the microwave instrument calibration science. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity work in CISESS Remote sensing Lab to learn how to build and test the microwave radiometer.

Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

  • Implement the capability to simulate the satellite observations with RTM model (CRTM, RTTOV etc.)
  • Ground test data processing and analysis
  • Develop noise evaluation and mitigation method for on-orbit calibration
  • Document and present results as required 

Qualifications and Required Experience/Skills:

  • An advanced university degree in EE, Computer science, Math, Remote sensing or related fields, ideally to PhD level, or equivalent proven research experience
  • Relevant work experience, ideally covering 3 years
  • Familiarity with satellite data analysis and digital signal processing
  • Strong computing skills are required, obtained in a Unix/Linux environment, and ideally including Fortran/C++ coding, as well as analysis tools such as Python, IDL, R
  • Good interpersonal and team working skills, along with strengths in scientific analysis, synthesis and presentation

To Apply: Interested candidates should send a CV with a list of at least 3 professional references and a cover letter explaining how your qualifications meet the posted requirements to huyang@umd.edu.

THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

 

For more details

https://essic.umd.edu/joom2/index.php/employment/3130-research-scientist-on-small-satellite-calibration