The Laboratory of Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering in the Technical University of Crete, Chania, Greece is seeking two applicants to conduct postdoctoral research firstly on satellite altimetry, and secondly on statistical process control and abrupt change detection for geodetic data. The postdoctoral research position may last up to 3 years.

1. First Post-Doc position: Research tasks include the development and implementation of geodetic methods for the determination of absolute values for the biases of satellite radar altimeters, use of transponders for satellite calibration and validation, development of  methodologies to use near-shore altimetric data,  shallow water altimetry, and retracking, Global Positioning System data processing, etc.

2. Second Post-Doc position:Research tasks include the development of abrupt change detection procedures for geodetic data, development and testing of quality control algorithms for GPS/GNSS satellite measurements and results, Atmospheric parameter estimation and analysis using GPS observations, development of robust Kalman Filters, Statistical Process Control, Data quality control and Analysis, etc. We seek post-doctoral researchers who will develop innovative models and algorithms for describing and controlling the quality of Global Navigation Satellite System observations and results using cutting-edge filtering techniques (such as advanced statistical procedures, Robust Kalman filtering, statistical process control, abrupt change detection, etc.) 

Both candidates are required to have programming skills (Unix, C, C++, FORTRAN, IDL, Web publishing etc.) in both UNIX/Linux and PC environments and also have fluency in English in writing and speaking. Experience with precise satellite processing software (i.e., Teqc,  GAMIT,  Bernese, GIPSY, etc.) is an asset.

The application deadline for this opportunity is 31 January 2009.

The successful applicants will be expected to have completed their PhD and start at the Technical University of Crete early in 2009.

To apply:

Applicants are asked to submit their curriculum vitae, list of publications and at least two recommendation letters to

Stelios P. Mertikas
Professor and Director
Laboratory of Geodesy & Geomatics Engineering
Exploration & Positioning Division
Department of Mineral Resources Engineering
Technical University of Crete
EL- 73 100, Chania, Crete, Greece.
Tel: +30-2-821-0-37 629 (office), +30-2821-0-37 633 (Lab)
Fax: +30-2-821-0-37 872 (Lab), +30-2-821-0-69554 (secretary)
e_ mail : mertikas@mred.tuc.gr  OR smertikas@isc.tuc.gr
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