As group leader of the new global monitoring team, you will strengthen and innovate research at the Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics Section of the Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ); one of the Helmholtz Centers in Potsdam, Germany. The section strives to establish remote sensing as a core method in geosciences, and for geo- and nature-based solutions. We aim to increase awareness of the considerable value of remotely sensed data for knowledge generation about Earth’s surface properties and processes related to vegetation and soils. The new global monitoring team should foster the next level of global Earth Observation data, tools and products (incl. calibration and validation) from, i.e. hyperspectral, LIDAR, or RADAR time series data (i.e. next generation Sentinels). You will ensure the section continues to evolve into an attractive and innovative environment for a diverse group of people and ideas. You strengthen the profile of the group in national and international networks, and for generating impact both within and outside academia; including a small role in student supervision and university-level education. Do you want to know more about our work? Check out our page with news, recent publications and projects.

Your qualifications:

• Have a master`s degree and a PhD degree with a proven international scientific track record in the field of land remote sensing, large area processing and monitoring (incl. cloud computing) or a closely related field;
• Have a clear vision for your future research on how novel Earth Observation approaches can contribute to improve global land monitoring and sustainability;
• Have developed management and collaboration skills with an inspiring and reflective style that creates synergy and supports people to develop and reach scientific excellence;
• Are an inspiring team player, educator and supervisor for staff and (PhD) students;
• Have an international scientific network and are able to interact with professionals and societal partners in the development of research and outreach