Remote sensing scientist with focus on climate applications
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Full Time
Permanent
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This position requires a Master's degree in geophysics, engineering, or a related remote sensing field, emphasizing expertise in satellite remote sensing of sea surface temperature (SST) and ice surface temperature (IST), particularly in high-latitude environments such as the Greenland ice sheet. Candidates should have practical experience developing, validating, and delivering satellite-derived SST and IST products, including validation against in situ observations. Familiarity with the Copernicus Marine Service and Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) projects is essential, alongside involvement in European Space Agency (ESA) initiatives related to ice sheet surface temperature. Strong programming skills are necessary, preferably in Fortran, Python, or Matlab, with experience working in Linux environments and operational satellite data processing. The role demands collaboration with climate modelers to integrate satellite products to improve climate simulations, as well as the ability to communicate scientific findings effectively through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at conferences. Good oral and written English skills and the ability to work well in a team setting are critical. The position is entry-level with approximately two years of full-time research experience expected, suitable for candidates looking to advance in climate-related remote sensing science within an internationally oriented government research institute. The Danish Meteorological Institute offers a flexible and inclusive work environment with a strong focus on climate science applications, particularly in Arctic and marine domains.
About the role
- 2-year full-time research scientist position at the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI)
- Focus on remote sensing of sea and ice surface temperatures and surface melting of the Greenland ice sheet
- Work within the Satellite and Arctic group, participating in Copernicus Marine Service and Copernicus Climate Change (C3S) projects
- Involvement in ESA projects related to ice sheet surface temperature
- Responsible for writing scientific publications about results
Responsibilities
- Develop and validate satellite SST/IST products in high latitudes within the Copernicus Marine Service project
- Responsible for production and delivery of C3S SST/IST products
- Collaborate with climate modelers to improve climate model simulations using satellite products
- Present results at scientific conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals
Requirements
- MSc. degree in geophysics, engineering, or similar field within remote sensing
- Experience with satellite-derived SST and IST products and validation using in situ observations
- Experience with processing and delivering satellite products within the C3S project
- Advanced programming skills (e.g., Fortran, Python, or Matlab)
- Experience with Linux and operational applications
- Good oral and written English skills
- Ability to work well in a team and collaborate closely with colleagues
About DMI
- Part of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities
- Government's climate science advisor for weather, climate, and sea in the Danish Realm
- Provides meteorological services to Danish defence, emergency preparedness, civil aviation, and shipping in Denmark and Greenland
- Approximately 350 employees, with most at the new headquarters in Østerbro
- Activity-based working environment
- Strong international profile and English as the working language
Benefits
- Employment and salary according to Danish Law and Agreements
- Possibility to apply for an addition to the basic salary
- Flexible 37-hour work week including paid lunch break
- Six weeks of paid vacation annually
- Reduced tax scheme for the first 7 years for employees from abroad
- Inclusive and diverse workplace with a balance between work and family life
How to Apply
- Submit a motivated cover letter and curriculum vitae
- Application deadline: December 15th, 2025, at 23:59 CET
- Apply via the provided link and follow instructions
- Mention in your application that you found the job at Jobindex
- For further details, contact Jacob L. Høyer (Head of NCKF-Satellite and Arctic) at +45 29 31 87 95 or [email protected]
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