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Research Scientist at the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde, Rostock, Germany
Application deadline: 28 April 2026
The Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW) has a temporary position available for a Research Scientist in the department of Marine Chemistry within the project “Argo with extended suite of optical and nutrient measurements (AWESOME)”. In the AWESOME project, today’s suite of biogeochemical sensors on Argo floats is getting extended by (a) mounting a new sensor that measures the fluorescence of dissolved organic matter (FDOM) at additional, previously unexploited wavelengths and by (b) integrating a microfluidic-based (“lab-on-chip”) phosphate sensor. Such floats will get deployed in the Baltic Sea to give a better view of seasonal productivity, nutrient uptake and release and plankton dynamics.
The appointment is a full-time position with a percentage of 100% (40h/week), limited until 28. Feb. 2029 and starting as soon as 01. July 2026. The position can also be filled on a flexible part-time basis, at a minimum of 30h/week.
Remuneration will be provided in accordance with the Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst der Länder (TV-L, Federal States Public Sector Collective Agreement) salary scale at level E13.
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Remote sensing of HABs at University of Georgia, Savannah, GA, USA.
Open until filled
The Rivero-Calle Lab is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead research related to Remote Sensing of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) at the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography in Savannah, Georgia (USA). The position includes working with phytoplankton cultures in the laboratory using a prototype instrument to characterize HABs species optical properties, and computational analysis to develop remote sensing algorithms.
IMPORTANT: The successful candidate MUST hold valid work authorization in the USA for the full duration of the appointment (beginning July 1, 2026).
Duration: Up to 2 years
Apply at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/472624.
For more information, contact Dr. Sara Rivero-Calle.
Research Fellow on ESA-PHYTODIVERSE, National Research Council (CNR), Institute of Marine Sciences (ISMAR), Trieste, Italy.
Deadline: 21 March 2026
Duration: 12 months (renewable for another 12 months)
CNR-ISMAR is hiring 1 Research Fellow to work on hyperspectral detection of marine phytoplankton, both using in situ and satellite data. The selected fellow will work in the framework of the Phytoplankton community diversity and Ecosystem function from Sentinels (ESA-PHYTODIVERSE) project funded by the European Space Agency, under the supervision of Dr. Maria Laura Zoffoli and Dr. Emanuele Organelli.
Academic level to apply: Master degree or higher
Age: Max 35 years
Approximative net salary per month: 1450 euros
See more information and how to apply at: https://selezionionline.cnr.
Project Officer – Earth Observation Expert for European Water Resilience and Ocean Pact, E.C. Joint Research Centre (JRC), Italy.
Deadline: 30 March 2026
Duration: 36 months (renewable up to maximum of 6 years)
The Unit Ocean and Water of the Directorate for Sustainable Resources of the E.C. Joint Research Centre (JRC) is looking for a skilled Earth Observation (EO) expert to join it’s team working in the WAT€RS project that seeks to promote a coherent freshwater, coastal and ocean resource management to ensure long-term resilience of ecosystems and our society’s prosperity. The overall purpose of this job is to support the JRC best available scientific advice provision from source to sea under the remit of the European water resilience strategy and the European ocean pact.
The successful candidate will contribute to the development of innovative EO products and solutions to address issues related to aquatic ecosystems health and water quality, including the monitoring of harmful algal blooms. This will also involve working closely with various stakeholders to promote the use of EO data for policy development and implementation, ultimately supporting the integration of scientific advice into European Union policy-making for the benefit of greater policy cohesion and support to Member States.
Complete information is available at https://recruitment.jrc.ec.europa.eu/vacancy/2667
Earth Observation Project Manager, Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT), Tromsø, Norway.
Deadline: 21 March 2026
KSAT is seeking a Project Manager within the Emerging Products and Services team which is part of the Earth Observation division. The department focuses on developing new services, solutions, supporting and leading R&D projects and delivering on multi-year framework contracts for public institutions such as ESA and the EC and supporting our customers within the energy and environment sectors. Our Project Managers are expected to establish a strong relationship with our clients and work closely with them to fulfil project requirements whilst also having the flexibility to support the development and improvement of new and existing services to complement KSAT’s maritime and land-based products and services. Selected candidates will be part of a highly professional team that serves a global market.
Main responsibilities:
- Managing a portfolio of service delivery projects and ensuring fulfilment of contractual obligations towards our clients
- Project coordination and reporting and proposal writing
- Providing technical support to our sales team and customers
- Supporting operational teams with new service set up, processing and training
- Cross team/division technical coordination where relevant to project and product management
- Input into technical development discussions related to improvements to existing solutions and developments to new services to optimize procedures and processing methodologies.
Postdoctoral Position in Lidar Applications to Ocean Colour, Laboratory of Oceanology and Geosciences (Wimereux, France)
Application deadline: Until filled
The Remote Sensing and Hydrodynamics team of the Laboratory of Oceanology and Geosciences (LOG) in Wimereux, France invites applicants for a postdoctoral position in active remote sensing of ocean colour. The successful candidate will participate in a project funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) and led by LOG on the space-borne oceanic profiling lidar mission.
The candidate will:
- conduct a review, based on scientific literature, technical reports and other evidence, to establish state of the art for satellite LIDAR applications in the scientific and operational ocean domains
- define quantitate user needs for a potential Ocean Lidar Mission
- define preliminary requirements and assumptions for Level-1b parameters
- define preliminary requirements and assumptions for Level-2 geophysical parameters to be derived from Level-1b observations
- define preliminary analysis of Level-1b and Level-2 uncertainty requirements in order that useful Level-2 parameters can be derived to satisfy user needs
- define case studies to test a lidar simulator
- participate in the validation of the lidar simulator
- participate in the Mission Document Definition
- participate in the definition of the future roadmap
Qualifications: PhD degree in remote sensing. Expertise in lidar is ideal. Knowledge in ocean optics or oceanography.
Technical skills required: Programming (Matlab, Python, C), lidar data processing, satellite imagery processing, statistical analysis skills.
3-year Postdoctoral Fellow, The Laboratory of Instrumentation in Aquatic Systems (LabISA), Brazilian National Institute for Space Research (INPE), Brazil
Rolling deadline: apply as soon as possible
The Laboratory of Instrumentation in Aquatic Systems (LabISA) at INPE is offering a funded Postdoctoral position (36 months; approx. U$ 2500,00 monthly). The activities will be developed within the international WaterWeave project (https://bv.fapesp.br/en/
Activities:
- Develop machine learning models for estimating water quality parameters via remote sensing;
- Create predictive algorithms for the occurrence of cyanobacteria blooms;
- Support field activities, process large volumes of data, and contribute to scientific publications.
Requirements:
- PhD in areas related to Remote Sensing (RS), Environmental Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields;
- Solid knowledge of RS, preferably in water quality;
- Solid experience in programming, preferably in Python (R and Matlab are a plus);
- Familiarity with large-scale data processing and cloud computing (Google Earth Engine, AWS, etc)
To Apply: Send a cover letter (1 page), updated CV, and two references to claudio.barbosa@inpe.br and daniel.maciel@inpe.br
PhD Student Positions Available – Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Science (EOAS), Florida State University, USA
Application deadline: rolling, apply as soon as poosible
Description
Dr. Bingqing Liu, Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Science at Florida State University (FSU), is seeking a few highly motivated Ph.D. students to join several related research projects:
- NASA-funded PACE and EMIT projects, focusing on marine optics, hyperspectral remote sensing, and coastal ecosystem dynamics.
- NSF-funded AI for Geoscience project, focusing on utilizing AI and remote sensing to generate practical application products, including harmful algal bloom and flooding forecasting.
Diverse research topics are welcome to be explored during the Ph.D. program. The selected students will contribute to research that integrates bio-optical observations, hyperspectral/multispectral and active remote sensing, and algorithm development to study coastal ecology.
Associate Research Scientist, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University, NY, USA
Description
The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University invites applications for an Associate Research Scientist. We are seeking a highly motivated Biological or Physical Oceanographer with expertise in field based ocean bio-optics and satellite remote sensing to join our interdisciplinary research team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in collecting and analyzing in situ bio-optical data and in developing bio-optical models to assess phytoplankton functional types (PFTs) and net primary production (NPP) from space. A strong background in radiative transfer theory, optical oceanography, phytoplankton eco-physiology and the development and application of remote sensing algorithms is highly essential. The candidate should be proficient in working with data from a range of satellite sensors, with particular emphasis on hyperspectral instruments such as HICO, EMIT and PACE. Experience in integrating satellite observations with in-situ measurements to advance understanding of marine ecosystem dynamics and carbon cycling will be highly valued. This position offers the opportunity to engage in field campaigns, contribute to high-impact research, and collaborate with leading scientists in the field of ocean color and bio optical modeling. A willingness to apply for competitive research funding is expected, and prior success in securing grants will be considered a strong plus.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. (or equivalent experience) in Oceanography, Remote Sensing, Marine Science, or a related discipline.
- Strong computational skills in languages such as Python, MATLAB, or R.
- Demonstrated publication record in relevant scientific areas.
- At least 3 years of postdoctoral research experience in a related field.
Initial appointment will be for 1 year with the possibility of renewal contingent upon performance and funding. Columbia University benefits accompany this Officer of Research appointment.
Read more and apply here. (Job #169912)
The 6th International Ocean Colour Science (IOCS) meeting was held in Darmstadt, Germany from 1 – 4 December 2025, hosted by EUMETSAT and ESA. All meeting material is available is on the archive webpage.