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The Department of Environmental Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics, University of Trier, Germany seeks a highly qualified and motivated candidate for a

PhD position on Hyperspectral Forest Remote Sensing

PhD position (EG 13 TV-L, 50%) for three years
Starting date: 1st May 2013

The successful applicant will join the research project “EnMAP Core Science Team – Forests and Natural Ecosystems“, funded by the Federal Ministry of Economy and Technology. EnMAP is a German hyperspectral satellite that is planned to be launched in 2017 (www.enmap.org). The scientific preparation program includes the EnMAP Core Science Team which supports the communication with the wider science community of EnMAP and ensures scientific state of the art data exploitation. The research group on “Forests and Natural Ecosystems“ is located at the University of Trier.
Central topics will be retrieval of ecophysiologic forest variables from hyperspectral data and assimilation into forest growth models as well as the exploration of innovative algorithms and synergies with additional data sources. An airborne hyperspectral camera system (HySpex) and several instruments for field work are available to facilitate innovative research. 
Research results are to be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences. The candidate will take part in summer schools, project workshops and field campaigns. Co-operations with German and international partners are intended.

We seek a candidate with an above-average MSc (or equivalent degree) in Environmental Sciences, Geoinformatics, Geography or related fields. The candidate should have a strong interest in ecosystem-related research and an excellent background in remote sensing and geoinformatics techniques. We also expect excellent command of the English language, and good communication skills. Good knowledge of spatial statistics, experience with field work, programming languages etc. are additional assets.

We offer a position in an international research group with an excellent scientific record. Payment will be according to EG 13 TV-L (50% position). Employment at Universität Trier offers all benefits of the German public service, including health insurance. Funding for participation in scientific conferences and relevant workshops is available. Universität Trier is located in the Quattropole area connecting cities in Germany, Luxembourg and France, and has excellent relations to major research centres in Germany, Luxembourg and Belgium. The University strives to increase the share of women in research, is a certified family-friendly University, and strongly encourages women to apply. We are committed to promoting handicapped individuals and applicants with disabilities who are equally qualified will be favored.

1. Applications should include a letter of motivation, full CV and contact details for two references. They should be sent by 10th April 2013 electronically and in a single Pdf-document to Mrs Tana Watts (Αυτή η διεύθυνση Email προστατεύεται από τους αυτοματισμούς αποστολέων ανεπιθύμητων μηνυμάτων. Χρειάζεται να ενεργοποιήσετε τη JavaScript για να μπορέσετε να τη δείτε.). 
   For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Joachim Hill (hillj[at]uni-trier.de) or Dr. Henning Buddenbaum (buddenbaum[at]uni-trier.de).