Geomatics covers the science and technology of gathering different sources of geospatial data, which after storing, interpreting, analyzing, modelling and distributing, can be turned into useful geographic information. Geomatics involves the tools and techniques used in surveying, cartography, photogrammetry, remote sensing, satellite navigation systems, geographical information systems and other earth-related disciplines.

March 28, 2011

Plymouth Marine Laboratory Vacancies


Remote Sensing Analysts (2 posts) 
Plymouth, UK • Salary on appointment £20,492  - £27,326 pa

Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is a dynamic, highly innovative, independent and impartial provider of scientific research and advice on the marine environment. 

PML is looking to appoint two enthusiastic and highly motivated technical analysts to work on three key remote sensing projects: the ESA funded Ocean Colour Climate Change Initiative (OC-CCI) to improve the error characteristics of global ocean colour data for use in climate studies and oceanographic research; the NERC Earth Observation Data Acquisition and Analysis Service (NEODAAS) to provide remote sensing data in support of UK environmental research primarily in the marine area; and the EC funded Europe Africa Marine EO Network (EAMNet) that is providing EO data over Africa via the web and novel Digital Video Broadcast technology.

If successful you will undertake remote sensing data processing and analysis with NEODAAS users (post 1) or with OC-CCI and EAMNet colleagues (post 2). The work ranges from large scale (100s TB) computation through to implementation of experimental algorithms for processing satellite data. The posts will also assist with development and maintenance of the automated data processing systems; assist with remote sensing research; assist with maintenance and development of the group data dissemination tools; and develop software in a Linux environment in a variety of languages appropriate to application, e.g. Python, Java, C, Perl, PHP, Unix scripts. 

You will have a degree, or equivalent level experience, in a numerate or computer based discipline with good experience and skills in computer programming in Python, C, C++, IDL, Java or Perl preferably in a Linux environment. Experience in image processing or remote sensing would be valuable. 

Both appointments are full time, permanent positions. 
The application deadline is 1200hrs on 18 April 2011 
Interviews will be held on Monday 16th May 2011, to start as soon as possible.

For additional information and an application form, please contact: Mrs E Matthews, Human Resources Group, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Prospect Place, Plymouth, PL1 3DH, UK 
T: +44 (0)1752 633100 E: vacancies@pml.ac.uk
Quoting reference number: PML35611


Deckhand 
Plymouth, UK • Starting Salary £ 17,546 p.a. plus allowances 

Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is a dynamic, highly innovative, independent and impartial provider of scientific research and advice on the marine environment. 

PML’s research portfolio places particular emphasis on local marine sampling, and operates two research vessels to support local scientific requirements. The vessels are based in Plymouth and mainly operate as day runners for which and are looking for a Deckhand to join the busy team. 
This position requires a practical seaman who has experience in small ship operations. If successful you will principally be involved working on deck alongside scientists and other crew in the deployment of a wide variety of over side equipment, including trawling gear. 
You will need to be medically fit to ENG1 standard and hold basic MCA or RYA qualifications such as Sea Survival, and First Aid at Sea etc. Experience of fishing vessel operations including trawling and dredging methods would be advantageous, along with an element of basic PC skills and engineering maintenance. 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 13 April 2011. 
Interviews will be held Thursday 28 April 2011, to start as soon as possible. 

For additional information and an application form, please contact: Mrs E Matthews, Human Resources Group, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Prospect Place, Plymouth, PL1 3DH, UK 
T: +44 (0)1752 633100 E: vacancies@pml.ac.uk

Collaborative Centre of the Natural Environment Research Council 
Charity No. 1091222 Company No. 4178503

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