Food security through crop yield estimation and satellite data assimilation

KU Leuven

Full-time Leuven, Flanders Physical Scientists

Posted:

June 07, 2026

Location:

Leuven, Flanders, Belgium

Job Description

                    PhD studentMSc degree in Bioscience Engineering, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Meteorology, Remotely Sensed Earth Observation, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Sciences, or equivalent
Excellent motivation to work on soil-plant processes, remote sensing and modeling
Experience with data-processing or programming in Matlab, Python, IDL, GrADS, R, or other
Interest in open source code distribution (e.g. GitHub)
Excellent motivation and grades
Creative, critical, analytical and innovative mindset
Ability to work independently
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Postdoctoral researcherPhD degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Bioscience Engineering, Hydrology, Meteorology, Remotely Sensed Earth Observation, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Sciences, or equivalent
Experience with land surface and/or atmosphere and/or crop processes and modeling
Experience with remot...
                

Apply for this Job

Submit your application for the Food security through crop yield estimation and satellite data assimilation position at KU Leuven.

Apply Now Save for Later

Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Leuven, Belgium

Posted: June 07, 2026

Deadline: July 17, 2026