Postdoc Researcher in Earth Observation of mountain cryosphere

Organisation/Company

EURAC

Department

Institute for Earth Observation

Research Field

Environmental science » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions

Postdoc Positions

Application Deadline

15 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Rome)

Country

Italy

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Other EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Eurac Research is a leading interdisciplinary research center nestled in the heart of the Alps. At the Institute for Earth Observation, we specialize in monitoring environmental processes in mountain regions using satellite and climate data. We manage extensive EO datasets and foster an international, collaborative environment.

The Role

The Mountain Cryosphere Group is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher (within 3 years of PhD completion) to develop innovative workflows for monitoring snow and ice. You will play a key role in two major international initiatives:

• SNOWCOP (Horizon Europe): Developing high-resolution Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) and ice melt reanalysis for the extra-tropical Andes.
• ESA CCI+ Snow: Contributing to the European Space Agency’s Climate Change Initiative to provide long-term satellite-based products for climate monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain end-to-end EO data processing pipelines, from sensor calibration to the extraction of geophysical variables.
• Implement machine learning and image processing techniques to fuse optical and SAR data with in-situ observations.
• Work closely with international partners to meet project deliverables for SNOWCOP and ESA CCI.
• Document code and workflows following FAIR principles.
• Publish findings in high-impact journals and present research at international conferences.

Your Profile

Requirements:

• Education: PhD in Remote Sensing, Environmental Engineering, Geoinformatics, Telecommunications, or a related field (obtained within the last 3 years).
• Technical Expertise: Solid experience in processing Optical and SAR imagery and geospatial analysis.
• Programming: Proficiency in Python for EO data science (e.g., Xarray, PyTorch/Scikit-learn).
• Methodology: Strong background in data classification and advanced Machine Learning.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to mentor junior researchers.
• Flexibility and motivation to learn new concepts
• Very good English (spoken and written)
• Relocating to Bolzano

Desirable:

• Experience with snow models or SWE estimation from remote sensing.
• Familiarity with High-Performance Computing (HPC) and/or Cloud computing (openEO)

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-stakes climate research projects with global impact.
• Access to state-of-the-art EO data infrastructure.
• Living and working in Bolzano, a unique cultural hub at the gateway to the Dolomites.

Inclusive Hiring: If you meet most, but not all, requirements, we still encourage you to apply!

We offer: 

• 1-year contract with possibility of extension
• A supportive, international, and interdisciplinary research environment
• State-of-the-art technical facilities (soft- and hardware, communication tools)
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• Benefits (e.g. family-friendly benefits, lunch card, health insurance, etc.)
• Access to EURAC’s numerous scientific and cultural facilities and events
• An attractive working place in a vivid city in the heart of the Alps with endless opportunities for skiing, hiking, climbing

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their online application (CV, cover letter and further relevant documents) OPEN UNTIL 15.02.26, through the online platform you find at this link .

Note: Applications that are fully AI-generated tend to be easy to recognize and often lack the specificity, clarity, and personal insight needed for a strong evaluation. While we do not explicitly discourage the use of AI tools to assist in preparing application materials, applicants should ensure that their submission genuinely reflects their own experience, motivation, and voice.
For further information, please contact Paola Winkler.

Company: Eurac Research
Location: Bozen/Bolzano
Contact person: Paola Winkler
Phone number: +39 0471 055 383
E-mail address: earth.observation@eurac.edu

Website

https://eurac.onboard.org/eo_postdoc_mountaincryospehere_21012025_euraxess

Research Field

Environmental science » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Environmental science

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institute for Earth Observation

Country

Italy

State/Province

Italy

City

Bolzano

Postal Code

39100

Street

Viale Druso, 1

Geofield

State/Province

Italy

City

Bozen

Website

http://www.eurac.edu

Street

Drususallee 1

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