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Your responsibilities

• Conduct research in the field of microwave remote sensing of water systems
• Collaboration in interdisciplinary research projects
• Publication and outreach of scientific results
• Teaching and supervision of BSc, MSc, and PhD students
• Contribute to fund raising activities

Your profile

• You have a PhD degree in remote sensing, physics, geography, environmental science, or a related field.
• You see this position as an opportunity to pursue your own professional goals and continue your professional development.
• You have substantial experience in working with satellite-based microwave remote sensing (e.g., SAR, GNSS transmissivity and reflectometry, active or passive microwave, altimetry).
• You are interested in working with in situ- and drone-based approaches.
• You can connect signals with processes and applications.
• You understand the added value of working with multi-sensor approaches to serve water-related applications.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and (preferably) knowledge of German.
• You enjoy working with others and contributing your ideas to the team.