Job description
The range of space-based observations valuable for studies in water resources management has steadily increased over the past decade, and now includes measurements of total water storage (GRACE), soil moisture (Metop, SMOS), precipitation (TRMM) and others. While there is great potential in these data sets, much of what can be achieved remains unrealised because the various measurements have not been sufficiently integrated. This project will seek to address this by assimilating data from many different satellite missions with in-situ and regional hydrology models to create what should ultimately result in as accurate an assessment of basin-scale water resources as currently possible. The region of interest will be selected areas in Northern China, where accurate knowledge of the water resources is critical to the protection of these ecologically sensitive areas. The project is supported by the NWO Joint Scientific Thematic Research Programme (JSTP). The work will be conducted as a joint research effort with Tsinghua University in Beijing and the Water Resources
Management group at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences. The student will interact closely with the various co-investigators of the project, involving several extended visits to China.Requirements
Applicants are expected to have a university degree (MSc) in geodesy, remote sensing, hydrology, water resources management, or another field related to the project goals. Preferred candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas: satellite data processing, computer programming (Fortran, C/C++), hydrological modelling, probability/statistics, and estimation theory. Applicants must also be proficient in spoken and written English.
Conditions of employment
TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option of assembling a customised compensation and benefits package (the 'IKA'). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
Information and application
For more information about this position, please contact Prof. Roland Klees, phone: +31 (0)15-2785100, e-mail: R.Klees@tudelft.nl. To apply, please send your CV, a statement of purpose, a list of courses in the BSc and MSc programme including marks, a list of any published papers or reports, and the names and addresses of two references. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. The position will remain open until filled. Please e-mail your materials to Prof. Klees, R.Klees@tudelft.nl.
When applying for this position, make sure to mention vacancy number LR10-16.
When applying for this position, make sure to mention vacancy number LR10-16.
Factsheet
| Department/faculty | Aerospace Engineering |
|---|---|
| Level | Master degree |
| Hours per week | 38 |
| Location | Delft |
| Contract | 4 years |
| Salary | €2042 to €2612 per month gross |
| Closing date | 11-04-2011 |
| Vacancy nr. | LR10-16 |
Information
For more information about this job, please contact Roland Klees, Head of the Physical and Space Geodesy group .
For more information about the application procedure, please contact Roland Klees/Remote Sensing.
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