PhD candidate in Spaceborne Global Navigation Satellite System…

PhD candidate in Spaceborne Global Navigation Satellite System Reflectometry
(Valid from 06/01/2023 to 10/03/2023)

Language: English (UK)
Country: Luxembourg

Organisation Department of Engineering (DoE)
data:
Job Number: UOL05509
Contract Fixed Term Contract
Type:
Duration 36 Month
Schedule Full Time
Type:
Work Hours 40.0 Hours per Week
Expected 15/08/2023
Start Date:

Job Doctoral Researcher
(internal):
Functions: PhD Candidates

The University | About us…
The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields
of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine. Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to
generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens, in order to better understand, explain and advance society and
environment we live in.

The Geophysics Laboratory (GL) focuses on climate, sea level variability and geodynamics. The primary goals include satellite geodesy of new remote
sensing applications and obtaining reliable geodetic measurements of environmental change and assessing the influence of human and natural factors in
those changes. To do so, the group has developed a patented differential free-fall gradiometer as part of our activities in scientific metrology,
advanced high-accuracy Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) techniques, provided interpretation of time variable gravity from space and improved
the modelling of environmental effects on geodetic observations. In particular, the team investigates changes in the water cycle, the mass changes in the
polar ice sheets, the dynamics of the Yellowstone Caldera. Additionally, the team focuses on space-borne GNSS-R for soil moisture and grazing angle
GNSS-R for sea-ice studies over sea-ice covered regions.

The University of Luxembourg is seeking to hire a highly motivated and outstanding researcher in the area of space-borne GNSS-R within the Geophysics
Laboratory, led by Prof. Olivier Francis.

We’re looking for people driven by excellence, excited about innovation, and looking to make a difference. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the
right place!

Your Role…
GNSS Reflectometry (GNSS-R) is an innovative remote sensing method exploiting signals of GNSS after reflection from the Earth’s surface. The doctor
candidate will investigate spaceborne GNSS-R for soil moisture using coherent and incoherent observations. In this context, the successful candidate will
develop algorithms that will allow us to better understand present day soil moisture variability for more accurately modelling the water cycle from a
constellation of Earth-observing nanosatellites. In this project, the multi-constellation space-borne GNSS-R data will be used to understand the
sensitivity of the GNSS-R forward-scattering to surface roughness, vegetation, and other parameters such as incidence angle. The PhD candidate will be a
member of the Geophysics Laboratory working on the development and implementation of innovative deep learning techniques for the space-borne GNSS-R
studies. In summary, the successful candidate is expected to perform the following tasks:

* Contribute actively to the different GL research projects, either coordinating technical contribution and/or preparing project deliverables
* Carrying out research in the predefined areas
* Disseminating results through scientific publications and conferences

What we expect from you…
Qualification:

* The candidate should possess a master degree or equivalent in geodesy, geophysics, remote sensing, applied mathematics or physics, Computer Science,
telecommunication engineering with a focus on remote sensing and EO, or similar

Experience:

* Knowledge of remote sensing techniques preferably radar techniques; ideally experience in analyzing GNSS or satellite Earth Observation data
* Machine Learning
* Programming skills in MATLAB, Python or C++

You should have the following aptitudes:

* Highly committed, excellent team-worker, and strong critical thinking
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

In Short…
* Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month (extendable up to 48 months if required)
* Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
* Employee and student status
* Job Reference: UOL05509

The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 38028 (full time)

How to apply…
Applications should be submitted in English and include:

* Full CV, including list of publications and name (and email address, etc.) of three referees (names and contact information sufficient)
* Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken
* Cover letter including topics of particular interest to the candidate

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system.
Applications by email will not be considered.

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to
gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

In return you will get…
* Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of
the Greater Region” (UniGR).
* A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site
with excellent infrastructure.
* A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous
non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …
* Find out more about the University
* Addresses, maps & routes to the various sites of the University

About the University of Luxembourg…
The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The University was
founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University’s faculties and interdisciplinary
centres focus on research in the areas of Computer Science and ICT Security, Materials Science, European and International Law, Finance and Financial
Innovation, Education, Contemporary and Digital History. In addition, the University focuses on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data
Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its
“international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

Further information…

Please direct further questions to Dr. Sajad Tabibi ([email protected] )

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