芬兰阿尔托大学卫星遥感和图像处理博士后

　　芬兰阿尔托大学卫星遥感和图像处理博士后

　　Job description

　　Your task is to initiate and work in research projects utilizing the most up- to-date SAR satellite data and supervise master and doctoral students. The position includes scientific development and advanced analytical models and innovative solutions for processing of multi-parametric SAR imagery from recent and prospective space-borne sensors. The position provides also excellent opportunities to develop your pedagogical skills and possibility to participate in teaching. Specific duties include

　　• Active participation on the group's activities in space technology and remote sensing • Writing scientific papers jointly with the other members in the group • Guiding of graduate and PhD students • Filling project applications to national and international funding agencies • Providing consultancy and supporting commercial customer work of the group • Establishing and maintaining active collaboration with leading SAR research teams worldwide

　　Research group

　　The work is carried out in the microwave remote sensing and small satellite research team lead by Professor Jaan Praks. The group has strong experience in SAR polarimetry and interferometry and small satellite platforms. The active multinational team is composed of over 15 researchers. It is well connected and well secured with funding. The university provides well-equipped modern work environment in the heart of most active technology campus area in Finland.

　　Your background

　　The successful candidate has a strong research profile in SAR remote sensing methodologies. In this position, knowledge of most relevant environmental applications is needed (forestry as the top priority, also land, crop and marine applications) and knowledge of machine learning and deep learning, and big-data handling is an asset. You have a strong record of academic achievements demonstrated by original international publications and you can show a documented ability to attract external funding from national and/or international funding agencies (e.g., EU, ESA or EUMETSAT). Specific requirements

　　For the Research Fellow position:

　　  Relevant PhD degree

　　  with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience

　　  Documented evidence of beyond state-of-the-art research activities in with advanced SAR remote sensing (PolSAR, Pol-InSAR, TomoSAR) for various SAR sensors

　　  Professional experience in satellite remote sensing and image processing (SAR, optical), GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS) and programming (Python, Matlab, R)

　　  Very good knowledge of image classification, data analytics, data fusion and statistics

　　  Self-motivated, responsible and team-oriented work style

　　  Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills

　　  Experience in big data processing, deep learning and cloud computing advantageous

　　  Scientific project management experience advantageous

　　For the Postdoctoral Researcher position:

　　  Fresh PhD degree from relevant field, not older than two years

　　  Publications in top journals

　　  Experience in working with SAR images and analysis methodologies

　　  Self-motivated, responsible and team-oriented work style

　　Salary and contract terms

　　The position will be offered for 2 years. The expected starting salary for a Postdoctoral Researcher is 3650–3800 €/month and for a Research Fellow approximately 4100€/month, both depending on experience and qualifications. As an employer, Aalto University provides excellent learning and development opportunities as well as extensive occupational health care services, commuter ticket benefit and versatile exercise services by Unisport. We would prefer your start during the autumn of 2020, yet this can also be negotiated.

　　Applications

　　Please apply online through "Apply Now!" link below and include the following attachments • Motivation letter • Curriculum Vitae • Course transcripts of Doctoral degree with grades and Certificate of Doctoral degree • List of publications with the most significant publications highlighted • References with names and contact details Deadline for applications is August 17, 2020 but we will start reviewing candidates immediately. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

　　More information For additional information, please contact Professor Jaan Praks, e-mail: firstname.lastname@aalto.fi.