Offer Description
The engineer’s role will consist of integrating evapotranspiration products derived from satellite thermal imagery into an FAO-56 modeling process, with the goal of improving the accuracy of irrigation recommendations for farmers. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating evapotranspiration data for several study sites over the course of the two-year project, using available data (satellite and in situ), and for evaluating the approach for assimilating this data into the FAO-56 model (existing code). This assignment is part of a project funded by CNES in preparation for the TRISHNA mission and is co-supervised by CESBIO and TERANIS. CESBIO is the organization funding the assignment
Your organizational structure and reporting lines :
The Center for Space Studies of the Biosphere (CESBIO) is a public research laboratory dedicated to advancing our understanding of processes on the Earth’s surface and their interactions with climate
and human activities. CESBIO scientists make extensive use of remote sensing technologies to
monitor environmental changes at various spatial and temporal scales and to develop models that
address key societal challenges related to climate change, food security, and water resources. The
laboratory also plays a central role in the development and promotion of Earth observation,
contributing to the design, implementation, and scientific operation of numerous satellite missions.
CESBIO is a joint research unit comprising CNES, CNRS, IRD, INRAe, and the University of Toulouse.
Where to apply
E-mail: vincent.rivalland@cnrs.fr
Skills/Qualifications
Computer skills are required, primarily advanced proficiency in Python and version control tools (GIT).
Knowledge of working with satellite images (GeoTIFF) and meteorological data.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
The ability to work as part of a team.
Curiosity about the subject.
Specific Requirements
CESBIO is classified as a laboratory located in a high-security zone (ZRR). The candidate must complete
a security clearance process to gain access to the site. Once hired, the candidate must also strictly
adhere to security protocols and the IT policy. The assignment may begin at the TERRanis facility,
which is a 2-kilometer bike ride from CESBIO
Additional Information
Selection process: Apply via e-mail to: vincent.rivalland@cnrs.fr et michel.le_page@ird.fr
Additional comments: Contract duration : 3 month
