Doctoral candidate (PhD student) in the field of Spaceborne Global Navigation Satellite System Reflectometry
Université du Luxembourg
- Belval, Esch an der Alzette
- Freiberuflich
- Vollzeit
- A master’s 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.
- Knowledge of remote sensing techniques preferably radar techniques; ideally experience in analyzing GNSS or EO data.
- Strong programming skills in MATLAB, Python or C++.
- Highly committed, excellent team-worker, and strong critical thinking.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- To be eligible for the Doctoral Candidate #5 position, candidates must meet the following criteria established by the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions:
- Nationality: Candidates can be nationals of any EU Member State, countries associated with Horizon Europe,or third countries worldwide.
- Educational Requirement: Applicants must not have been awarded a doctoral degree prior to the recruitment date, ensuring the position is reserved for early-stage researchers embarking on their doctoral studies.
- Mobility Rule: Candidates must not have resided or engaged in their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Luxembourg for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date. Exceptions to this rule include compulsory national service, short stays such as vacations, and periods of obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken
- Cover letter including topics of particular interest to the candidate (approx. 1 page)
- Name, affiliation and contact details of two referees
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month (which may be extended up to four years)
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Belval
- Internal Title: Doctoral researcher-Marie Curie
- Foreseen starting date: September 2024
- EU Research Framework Programme: GLITTER, Grant Agreement N° 101120117.
- Job Reference: UOL06366
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