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Postdoc in improving climate data records of ice sheet topography changes from altimetry - DTU Space
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

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Job Description

If you want to establish a career as a geoscientist and you are looking for the best possible foundation for fulfilling your dreams and ambitions, this postdoc position might be of interest to you. At DTU Space, we seek candidates with a strong interest in glaciology and satellite remote sensing for a postdoc position in “improving climate data records of ice sheet topography changes from altimetry”.

Responsibilities and qualifications
You will contribute to providing state-of-the-art climate data records of ice sheet topography changes. This will advance our understanding of how one of the most sensitive parts of our planet, the ice sheets, responds to climate change. This work is essential for establishing a reference for several stakeholders, such as people modelling ice sheets as well as policymakers. The postdoc is fully funded through several externally funded projects focused on the ice sheets' essential climate variables. You will be part of the Cryosphere research group that is a part of the Geodesy and Earth Observation Department at DTU Space. In the cryosphere research group, are currently 12 researchers studying different areas of the cryosphere. 

Your overall focus will be to strengthen the department’s competencies utilizing satellite altimetry from various ESA and NASA missions to improve our current monitoring capabilities of ice sheet topography changes (climate data records). You will work with DTU Space colleagues and national and international academic and industry partners. Your primary tasks will be to:

• Develop and apply new methods for the analysis of satellite altimetry.
• Generate and publish new climate data records of ice sheet topography.
• Assist with project management.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and be able to work as part of a team to achieve ambitious goals.
• Teach and co-supervise BSc and MSc student projects.
• Publish the new findings in the international peer-reviewed literature.
• Potentially participate in Arctic fieldwork.
• Possible contribute to scientific advice towards the authorities.
• Present your research at international conferences and participate in relevant project meetings.

We expect that you have:

• Documented experience in working satellite altimetry for studying ice sheets.
• Good expertise in programming in Python.
• Expertise in SARIn processing for CryoSat-2 will be an advantage
• Experience with ESA projects will be an advantage.

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). 

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility. 

Salary and terms of employment 
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 3 years. 

You can read more about career paths at DTU here .

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Senior Scientist Louise Sandberg Sørensen (slss@ dtu.dk ) or Senior Scientist Sebastian B. Simonsen ([email protected])

You can read more about the Department of Geodesy and Earth Observation (GEO) at www.space.dtu.dk/english/research-divisions/geodesy-and-earth-observation

and DTU Space at https://www.space.dtu.dk/english/

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark .

Application procedure 

Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 31 January 2024 (23:59 Danish time).

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications 

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programs, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 2988
• Job Category VIP B
• Posting Date 01/11/2024, 04:36 AM
• Apply Before 01/31/2024, 05:59 PM
• Locations Elektrovej, Kgs. Lyngby, 2800, DK

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