Scientific Research Engineer – Earth Observation and Climate Change – M/F

Scientific Research Engineer – Earth Observation and Climate Change – M/F

As part of its Earth Observation activities, Magellium Artal Group participates in major programs led by space agencies and other institutions. Magellium is recognized by its clients for its scientific expertise across a wide range of fields, from measurement physics to downstream applications. The Earth observation projects entrusted to us by our clients notably involve scientific processing pipelines for data acquired by satellites.

Within the Earth Observation Unit ( https://earthobservation.magellium.com/ ), Magellium is also developing scientific expertise in collaboration with laboratories across various application areas related to major Earth system challenges, by producing data and studies on key environmental variables at various spatial and temporal scales.

These activities most often involve processing geophysical data and extracting the key signals of interest to conduct studies in partnership with scientific laboratories specializing in these fields. In particular, extensive and specialized expertise in processing Earth observation datafor climate change research has been developed over the past several years, with the aim of defining, generating, and validating indicators such as changes in ocean heat content or the Earth’s energy balance based on geodetic space data (altimetric and gravimetric) .

The position

As part of the Climate Division within the Earth Observation Unit, you will join a team of about 15 experts dedicated to developing climate indicators based on space-based data.

You will primarily be involved in the analysis of space-based gravimetry data, which is used to quantify mass transfers within the Earth system (ice melt, sea-level rise, and the hydrological cycle). In this role, you will contribute to the processing and analysis of data from past (GRACE), current (GRACE-FO), and future (NGGM, MAGIC) missions, based on actual observations or simulations.

You will also participate in key projects such as the CNES SAGSA project, which aims to develop a data and services center for space gravimetry, and the ESA SING project, which aims to assess the contribution of future space gravimetry missions to scientific and operational applications.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Collect, analyze, and evaluate scientific data related to project objectives
• Design and develop methods and algorithms for processing geophysical data
• Conduct scientific studies independently, in collaboration with internal teams and clients
• Draft scientific deliverables: reports, technical documents, publications
• Present the results (project meetings, national and international conferences)
• Conduct literature reviews and monitor scientific and technological developments

Profile required

You hold a Ph.D. or an engineering degree (from a Grande École) with a specialization in applied mathematics, physics, Earth sciences, or remote sensing.

Experience in a research laboratory or in industry that demonstrates your ability to independently lead scientific projects will be highly valued, particularly in the following fields: space gravimetry, remote sensing, oceanography, hydrology, and Earth observation.

Contributions to scientific publications (articles, ATBD, PUM) are a plus.

Technical skills

• Applied mathematics, statistics, metrology, inverse problems
• Processing of scientific data (spatial or geophysical)
• Remote sensing and/or measurement physics
• Scientific Programming (Python, MATLAB)
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to synthesize information
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written)

Personal Qualities

• Ability to adapt and learn about complex topics
• Interest in scientific and climate issues
• Team spirit and a collaborative attitude
• Diligence, reliability, and a sense of responsibility
• Good interpersonal skills and clear communication

WHY JOIN US

• Direct contribution to major issues related to climate change
• A high-level scientific environment with ties to space agencies and laboratories
• Innovative proje