The Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) is seeking a candidate for the SOCAT Data Engineer position with a 2-year contract, in a vibrant and international environment at Innovocean Campus in Ostend, Belgium. A successful candidate will focus on services and tasks related to the world’s largest surface ocean CO2 data service (SOCAT).
Other tasks:
- You will work on data coordination, quality control and submission mechanisms.
- You will work closely with the leader of the SOCAT Global Group on the coordination of the group and network.
- You will work closely with the current SOCAT data team to assess needs and/or gaps in support.
- You will be communicating with and supporting SOCAT contributors.
- You will work on metadata harmonization, FAIR principles and interactions with other international data services (e.g. EMODNET, CMS, ICOS Carbon Portal).
- You will drive efforts to ensure tight links with the emerging SOCONET surface CO2 observation network and assist in its goal of becoming fully operational.
For more information on the offer, requirements, and recruitment process, please visit the page or download the announcement.