Job Introduction
At Serco, we strive to promote and enable the diversity, development, wellbeing and safety of our people. We understand that healthier, happier employees go hand-in-hand with strong business performance, enhanced productivity and better outcomes for those we serve. We want everybody who works for Serco to have a positive experience and access to opportunities to develop in their chosen careers.
Serco in Italy is one of the top 50 World Space Manufacturing and Service companies with a long history of providing Earth Observation operations, maintenance and front-end services to the European Space Agency and other institutions. The company also offers vast experience to a huge number of IT and space markets including : central governments, defence organisations, the aerospace industry and commercial companies.
**_Does working in a Serco environment sound appealing to you?_**
We would love to hear from you and your interest in the new opportunity of **Atmospheric Remote Sensing Scientist** in Frascati (Rome) !
Main Responsibilities
The Scientist will perform the following activities under the direction and guidance of the Work Package leader and Area Manager:
- Develop new tools and maintain the already existing ones for the handling of current and past atmospheric satellite mission data;
- Develop tools and methods for the quality assessment of satellite products against collocated ground
- and satellite-based products of similar type;
- Develop new tools to support the filtering of model-based output in view of implementing quality filtering automation, integrating already existing algorithms and routines;
- Perform data Quality Control and Cal/Val activities for national and international space agencies in the atmospheric chemistry and physics domain;
- Support data reprocessing of atmospheric missions from national and international space agencies in the atmospheric chemistry and physics domain;
- Contribute to the writing of scientific papers and technical reports and preparation of scientific presentations at international conferences/workshops;
- Attendance at project progress meetings or workshops/conferences.
**KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE**:
Applicants should have high self-motivation, the capability to work effectively in a team and autonomously, and excellent organizational skills. A solid, proactive attitude is required in identifying problems and proposing solutions.
**Mandatory knowledge and experience requisites are**:
- University degree, or equivalent, in physics, chemistry, engineering or mathematics.
- Sound knowledge of retrieval algorithms and their implementation
- Sound knowledge of methods for quality control and calibration/validation of satellite-based atmospheric products
- Sound knowledge of atmospheric dynamics and physics
- Capability to develop tools for the handling and analysis of large sets of data
- Sound knowledge of instrumentation functioning and maintenance for monitoring atmospheric parameters
**Additional assets**:
- Experience with past or current Atmospheric Earth Observation Satellite mission data;
- Experience in the field of atmospheric physics and remote sensing (list of publications);
- Experience in Calibration/Validation projects or activities.
- Experience in atmospheric dynamics and chemistry modelling
About The Company
**Why should you join Serco ?**
At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.
- Meaningful and vital work_ - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.
- A world of opportunity_ - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression
- Great people_ - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work.
**What we offer**
- Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services sector
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- Permanent employment with comprehensive Serco Benefits package.
**About Serco**
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play when managing complex public services.
We are a team of 60,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world, we are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the vantaggi of everyone.
**_Important:_**
- Any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing documents to verify your identity and employment eligibility, as required by law._
- Applicants are reminded that they will be requested to produce such documentation during the recruitment process._
- Please contact a member of the recruitment team if you require further details of acceptable types of documentation required for verification of identity and work authorization._
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Package Description
**Joining Serco Italy’s amazing tea