University of Twente

Postdoctoral Researcher ” FLuorescence EXplorer ” – University of Twente – Enschede

University of Twente

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FLEX (FLuorescence EXplorer) is a satellite mission of the European Space Agency, scheduled for launch in September 2026. It will provide global maps of vegetation fluorescence that reveal photosynthetic activity, plant health and stress. It is a scientific satellite mission aiming to improve the understanding of the global carbon cycle and eventually improve the efficiency of agriculture.

We are looking for a researcher who wants to work on the incoming mission data before and shortly after they become publicly available. You will focus on the data products for vegetation structure and photosynthesis. Your main task is to monitor automated quality control of the data products and perform additional tests in the days after the measurement. You report on quality issues and make suggestions for improvement. With a team at the University of Twente, you adapt existing quality control algorithms and develop additional validation methods. You participate in recurring online meetings with scientists and technicians at universities and companies involved in the mission. You also support teams who collect field data for validation by providing support in using algorithms and Jupyter notebooks. You contribute to joint publications in scientific literature.

Your profile

  • A PhD in physics, environmental science or remote sensing, or a related field.
  • Good programming skills (e.g., Python).
  • Familiarity with satellite data or other large numeric data files.
  • Knowledge of physics or biophysics.
  • Knowledge of statistics.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills in English.

    • Our offer

  • An inspiring multidisciplinary, international and academic environment. The university offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues, where internationalisation is an important part of the strategic agenda.
  • Full-time position for one year.
  • Gross monthly salary between € 4,075.00 and € 5,538.00 per month, depending on experience and qualifications (UFO profile Researcher 4).
  • A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.3%
  • Assistance in applying for the 30% ruling (a possible tax deduction for foreigners).
  • Excellent support for research and facilities for professional and personal development.
  • A solid pension scheme.
  • A total of 41 holiday days per year in the case of full-time employment.
  • Excellent working conditions, an exciting scientific environment, and a lively green campus.
  • Free access to sports facilities on campus.

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