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# Scientist (f_m_x)

- **Company:** GFZ mbH
- **Location:** BRANDENBURG, Germany
- **Salary:** €17,031.0 - €24,402.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Big Data, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Data Processing, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/jobsuche/jobdetail/17031-00024402aa0001-S

## About the Role

interns, and doctoral researchers - Contribution to scientific publications, project proposals, and network development within the international Earth observation community About You: Essential Qualifications: - A completed Master's degree in Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Computer Science, or a related discipline - Strong expertise in: - remote sensing and Earth observation - large-scale/global vegetation monitoring - statistical analysis and data science - forest biomass and carbon change analysis - Experience with processing and integration of remote sensing and reference datasets - Programming skills in Python and/or R - Excellent communication and presentation skills - Very good written and spoken English skills Desirable Qualifications: - Experience with cloud computing environments and big data analytics - Knowledge of scientific publishing and interpretation of research results - Experience in, project

## Description

Geoinformatics"](https://www.gfz.de/en/section/remote-sensing-and-geoinformatics/overview) (department "[Geodesy](https://www.gfz.de/en/departments/geodesy)"), we are looking for a: Scientist (f_m_x) in Remote Sensing and Forest Biomass Research Reference Number 11344 The GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences is seeking a highly motivated Scientist (f_m_x). The position is part of the project "CCI BIOMASS - Research into forest dynamics and carbon storage in biomass". CCI BIOMASS, funded by the European Space Agency (ESA), is designed to enhance our understanding of forest dynamics and biomass carbon pools through cutting-edge radar technology by underpinning the cal/val and user support for ESA's BIOMASS satellite mission. As part of an interdisciplinary and international research environment, you will contribute to cutting-edge scientific research focusing on forest biomass dynamics, forest loss, and regrowth processes using large-scale Earth observation data. Your responsibilities: -
Analysis of global land cover datasets to develop statistically robust reference datasets on forest growth after deforestation, forest fires, and fragmentation - Development of scalable methodologies for global stratification maps capturing forest loss and reforestation areas - Scientific contributions to the ESA Biomass CCI Project - Planning, coordination, and implementation of research activities in vegetation remote sensing with a focus on biomass monitoring - Development and application of methods for: - time series analysis - forest monitoring - satellite data processing - integration of reference and satellite datasets - cloud computing and big data analytics - Interpretation, visualisation, and publication of scientific results - Presentation of research findings at national and international conferences, workshops, and symposia - Collaboration with academic partners and international research institutions - Support and scientific supervision of students


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