Institute for Earth Observation
About Eurac Research
Eurac Research is a leading interdisciplinary research center nestled in the heart of the Alps. At the Institute for Earth Observation, we specialize in monitoring environmental processes in mountain regions using satellite and climate data. We manage extensive EO datasets and foster an international, collaborative environment.
The Role
The Biosphere & Hydrosphere Group is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher (within 3 years of PhD completion) to develop innovative workflows for the retrieval of soil moisture with Earth Observation data. You will play a key role in two major international initiatives:
Horizon Europe ARGOS (Artificial Intelligence for real-time guidance of onboard SAR applications): Contributing to the development of soil moisture retrieval approaches for on-board processing based mainly on SAR imagery and ancillary information.
ESA SMEM (Soil Moisture Ensemble Method):



Contributing to the European Space Agency's project to detect soil moisture in complex terrain by exploiting synergy of satellite data (radar and optical), physical based models and deep learning approaches.
Key Responsibilities
Design and maintain end-to-end EO data processing pipelines, from sensor calibration to the extraction of geophysical variables.
Implement machine learning and image processing techniques to fuse optical and SAR data with in-situ observations.
Work closely with international partners to meet project deliverables for ARGOS and SMEM.
Document code and workflows following FAIR principles.
Publish findings in high-impact journals and present research at international conferences.
Your Profile
Requirements:
Education: PhD in Remote Sensing, Environmental Engineering, Geoinformatics, Telecommunications, or a related field (obtained within the last 3 years).
Technical Expertise: Solid experience in processing Optical and SAR imagery and geospatial analysis.
Programming: Proficiency in Python and /or R for EO

📌 Postdoc Researcher in Soil Moisture Retrieval with Earth Observation data (Italia)
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