PhD Stipend in Geoinformatics

Job description

The purpose of the PhD study is to carry out research in relation to the new Horizon Europe SEADITO project, which will start September 1, 2024. SEADITO will be led by the Research Group for Geoinformatics& Earth Observation(Department of Sustainability and Planning) and conducted in collaboration with a European-wide partnership of universities and research institutes. The aim of the project is to develop a targeted set of analytical methods and tools to support the equipment of the European Digital Twin Ocean(the EU DTO initiative EDITO) including integrating social-ecological models in order to establish a comprehensive decision support platform.

The tools and methods developed in SEADITO will contribute to increasing transdisciplinary abilities of social-ecological models by updating and integrating them for improved Ecosystem-based Management, and thereby support the EU DTO initiative EDITO and the EU Mission‘Restore our Ocean and Waters’(Mission Ocean) aiming at protecting and restoring the health of our ocean and waters through research and innovation, citizen engagement, and blue investments by 2030.

The PhD research must be oriented towards developing tools for social-ecological models to support the protection and restoration of ocean and inland waters, which could imply a focus on specific topics as: a) developing workflows quantifying and integrating cultural and behavioural aspects: b) developing tools for scenario building; and/or c) developing visual demonstrators of social-ecological models.

The applicant is expected to have a master’s degree in geoinformatics, spatial planning, ecology, oceanography or similar fields. Experience with R and Python will be considered an advantage.

The PhD student is expected to contribute to teaching topics related to geoinformatics or related studies at Department of Planning, on bachelor as well as master levels.

You may obtain further information from Professor Henning Sten Hansen, phone+45 28156464, e-mail: [email protected] concerning the scientific aspects of the stipend.

PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master's degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1039 of August 27, 2013 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at regular points in time.

Shortlisting will be applied. This means that subsequent to the deadline for applications the head of department supported by the chair of the assessment committee will select candidates for assessment. All applicants will be informed whether they will be assessed or not.

For further information about stipends and salary as well as practical issues concerning the application procedure contact Helle Studsgaard Thomsen, The Doctoral School at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, email: [email protected]  

For more information of The Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design: www.phd.tech.aau.dk

The application is only to be submitted online by using the"Apply online" button below.

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

Appointment and salary as a PhD fellow are according to the Ministry of Finance Circular of 15 December 2021 on the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark, Appendix 5, regarding PhD fellows, and with the current Circular of 11 December 2019 on the employment structure at Danish universities.