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NOAA Contractor Vacancy – Grants Management Specialist, College Park MD

Global Science & Technology, Inc (GST), is seeking an experienced Grants Specialist to join our team supporting the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR), which is NOAA’s premiere research office for developing the satellite algorithms needed to transform satellite observations to environmental measurements.

The applicant must have solid experience in grants management to be considered for this role. Experience in the federal government is a significant plus, though other institutional contexts like state agencies are good. Experience in a science or engineering agency is also a significant plus in applying.

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Public or Business Administration, Environmental Science and/or Policy, Meteorology or Oceanography, or other fields relevant to or synthesizing skills engaged with federal science agency operations, budget or grants analysis, or project management
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience with BS/BA or 5 years with MS/MA • Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of scientists, technicians, and managers
• MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills required
• Google suite of applications experience is highly desired
• MS Project experience is a plus

Selected applicants will be subject to a government background investigation.

Find out more and apply here: https://gst.applicantpool.com/jobs/1083221

VITO Job Opportunity – Water Quality Remote Sensing Scientist

VITO is advertising a vacancy for a remote sensing scientist based in Belgium.

Job requirements

  • You have a Master or PhD degree in exact sciences, applied sciences, bioscience engineering or civil engineering;
  • You have proven experience in the scientific development and application of aquatic remote sensing methods;
  • You have at least 5 years of hands-on experience in remote sensing research projects;
  • You have sound programming skills in Python, R or C++;
  • Knowledge and background in ocean optics and ocean colour is a strong asset;
  • Expertise in machine learning techniques on remote sensing data is a strong asset;
  • International experience would also be an asset;
  • Excellent writing and presentation skills in English is key;
  • You have a strong interest to work in an international environment.

Offer

  • We work ‘activity-based’, our activities bring us to our location. Our headquarter is in Mol. Hybrid / Part-time working from home or a satellite office in Antwerp-Berchem, Genk, Ghent or Ostend is possible.
  • A competitive salary with a range of benefits, including allowances, insurance and a modular package of holidays.
  • Innovation is our asset, so it goes without saying that we give our employees the opportunity to take additional training courses and stay up-to-date in their field. You will always have the opportunity to broaden your knowledge and discover new technologies.
  • You will have the opportunity to be part of an organization with an international reputation, known for its cutting-edge technological research and scientific consultancy.
  • With us, you will contribute directly to sustainable developments at local, national and global level through your innovative applications. You provide answers to contemporary societal challenges.
  • Moreover, we highly value a good work-life balance at VITO! This is achieved by adopting a flexible attitude depending on your specific needs.

 

Find out more and apply here: https://jobs.vito.be/o/scientist-remote-sensing-of-water-quality

Or you can read the job announcement on Linked In

UNEP Freshwater Ecosystem Programme Manager Vacancy

Join UNEP’s Freshwater Ecosystem Unit: Programme Manager (P3) position open, deadline 27th March

Passionate about water conservation? Want to make a difference in watershed management?

UNEP’s Freshwater Ecosystem Unit is hiring for a Programme Manager (P3 level) position in our European Commission-funded Watersheds Project! Work with us and our partners at the European Commission to develop sustainable watershed plans in India and Brazil.

If you have strong project management skills and a commitment to environmental resilience, apply now at the link below. Deadline: March 27th.

Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ew8tiuBq

GLEON Virtual Meeting April 8-12th, 2024 Registration closes soon!

Join the GLEON (Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network) virtual meeting from April 8th to 12th, 2024.

The event is being hosted by the Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute (TAFIRI). Free registration for anyone who is from and currently working in Africa.

Registration closes on the 29th March.

See more: https://www.caryinstitute.org/science/research- projects/global-lake-ecological-observatory-network/ gleon-2024-virtual-meeting

Workshop: Remote Sensing for Lakes, Spain July 5, 2024

A specialised workshop on Remote Sensing for Lakes is to be held at the 26th annual and international workshop on Physical Process in Natural Waters on 5 July, 2024, in University of Girona, Spain.

The Workshop will explore the advancements in satellite-derived products for monitoring inland water ecosystems, offering insights into their dynamics and interaction with the environment. Contributions utilising remote sensing methods and modeling to understand the impacts of climatic and anthropogenic factors on inland waters’ health are encouraged.

The session will also describe and explore the long-term global satellite records developed as part of the ESA Climate Change Initiative’s ECV Lakes project. These data span 1992-2020, comprise over 2,000 lakes and address a basket of requirements defined by the Global Climate Observing System.

Interested researchers are invited to share their research findings and receive valuable feedback.
Abstract submission deadline: April 2, 2024 via the workshop website