Temporary contract | 24 months | Belvaux

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

How will you contribute?

• Developing crop water stress and photosynthetic stress indicators based on the hyperspectral VNIR and high-resolution thermal data.
• Validating the developed stress indices over the selected agricultural ecosystems in Europe based on ground measurements.
• Coupling plant transpiration and photosynthesis under a unified framework through the link of stomatal conductance.
• Evaluating the developed framework across a gradient of aridity and climates.
• Contributing to the scientific and technical content of project reports.
• Disseminating and publishing research findings in top-ranked scientific journals and at international conferences.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

• Experience and knowledge in VNIR and shortwave infrared remote sensing and vegetation index. Notions about thermal infrared remote sensing and deep learning will be an asset.
• Experience and knowledge in plant photosynthesis and transpiration, specialized knowledge of stomatal conductance, and surface energy balance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with researchers and students from different scientific backgrounds.
• Strong statistical and computer skills including demonstrated proficiency with computer coding, such as MATLAB, R, python, and expertise in statistical modelling.
• Experience in designing, planning, and conducting experimental procedures, including the ability to meet project goals in a timely manner, and follow through on project deliverables.
• The ability to communicate research findings both at professional meetings and in high quality peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent technical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail, and meticulous work style, as evidenced by previous research.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A scientific CV with contact details
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
• Contact details of 2 references