Geospatial Data Analytics

21 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Graz University of Technology

Department

Institute of Geodesy

Research Field

Geosciences

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

30 Apr 2024 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

5220 / 2023 / 7492

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

No

Offer Description

The advertised position in the Department of Geoinformation at the Institute of Geodesy lies at the interface between geodesy, computer science, geography and the humanities. Location, spatial reference, big data, data science, and, in recent years, artificial intelligence and machine learning all play a significant role. As 80% of global data is related to a location and is used in a wide range of applications and research areas, the interdisciplinary topic of “Geospatial Data Analysis” is intended to be further strengthened and expanded in the field of geoinformatics in the future.

We are looking for a person with proven experience and expertise in the field of geoinformation and geospatial data analysis. Comprehensive skills in big data, data science and geo-artificial intelligence are particularly desirable.

In addition to the integration in the Department of Geodesy, both the connection to TU Graz Informatics and the NAWI cooperation (e.g. Institute of Geography and Spatial Research, Karl-Franzens-University Graz) should be further promoted. National and international collaborations beyond the Institute of Geodesy should be intensified in the future. Geoinformatics is expected to make a substantial contribution to the key issues of today (e.g. climate change, climate neutrality, mobility transition, circular economy, etc.) through Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) and (Geo)Spatial Agent Based Modeling, among other things.

A willingness to lead the Geoinformation working group at the Institute of Geodesy is required, as well as active participation in research projects of the Institute of Geodesy / Geoinformation working group, and acquisition and management of research projects. Furthermore, a distinctive scientific activity (publications and active participation in congresses and conferences) is expected. In the area of teaching (in German and English), new developments and technologies (GeoAI, Geospatial Data Analysis) are to be incorporated into the subject-related subjects of Bachelor's, Master's and PhD programs and service teaching is to be further expanded, thus helping to meet the great demand for graduates.

Employment Requirements:

• Completed doctoral studies or equivalent studies in the field of geoinformation, geodesy or related fields.
• Proven scientific and subject-specific achievements, which can be demonstrated through international, peer-reviewed publications, as well as active publication activity and presentations at international and national conferences and meetings. Networking within the geoinformation community would be beneficial.
• Didactic skills for adequate implementation of teaching at Bachelor's, Master's and doctoral level.
• Management qualification and leadership skills including gender and diversity aspects.
• Very good written and spoken German and English. If you do not yet have any knowledge of German, you are expected to be willing to acquire it.

 Selection Criteria:

• Outstanding scientific qualifications in research and teaching
• Visible involvement in the international research community
• Appropriate didactic and pedagogical skills for a tenure track position
• Experience in teaching at Bachelor’s, and Master’s level
• Experience in the acquisition and management of third-party funded projects
• Sufficient leadership experience and the ability to lead a research team or unit
• The ability to work in a team and willingness for cooperation within and outside the university
• Competences in Gender, Diversity and Inclusion
• Excellent language skills in German and English. If you do not yet have any knowledge of German, you are expected to be willing to acquire it.

Necessary Application Documents:

• Curriculum vitae (with copies of diplomas).
• A list of publications, highlighting the 5 most important publications.
• A research and teaching statement describing past and planned research activities (max. 4 pages in total).
• Names and contact information of two references.

 

Graz University of Technology aims to increase the proportion of women, in particular in management and academic staff, and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women if applicants are equally qualified. Graz University of Technology actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (Anti-discrimination).
People with disabilities and who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply.

The advertised position is to be filled at the Institute of Geodesy (ifg.tugraz.at) in the Working Group Geoinformation. Please send questions about the advertisement to [email protected]

Requirements

Research Field

Geosciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Completed doctoral studies or equivalent studies in the field of geoinformation, geodesy or related fields.
• Proven scientific and subject-specific achievements, which can be demonstrated through international, peer-reviewed publications, as well as active publication activity and presentations at international and national conferences and meetings. Networking within the geoinformation community would be beneficial.
• Didactic skills for adequate implementation of teaching at Bachelor's, Master's and doctoral level.
• Management qualification and leadership skills including gender and diversity aspects.
• Very good written and spoken German and English. If you do not yet have any knowledge of German, you are expected to be willing to acquire it.

Languages

GERMAN

Level

Excellent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Geosciences

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information
Benefits

• Interesting area of responsibility
• Collegial and friendly working atmosphere
• Flexible working schedule (e.g. possibility for home office, paid lunch break)
• International training and teaching opportunities
• Seal of quality for in-house advancement of women
• Award for being the most family-friendly company in Styria 2018
• Subsidy for public transport
• University’s sports program
• Shopping Discounts
• Workplace Health Management
• Top research infrastructure and access to the latest technologies
• Exciting opportunities for professional and personal development
• Safe and stable working environment
• Company pension funds

Website for additional job details

https://jobs.tugraz.at/en/jobs/20929180-e4e8-e01f-900e-654a19b9b2ab

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institute of Geodesy

Country

Austria

City

GRAZ

Postal Code

A-8010

Street

Rechbauerstraße 12

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Website

https://jobs.tugraz.at/en/jobs/20929180-e4e8-e01f-900e-654a19b9b2ab/apply

Contact

City

GRAZ

Website

https://www.tugraz.at

Street

Rechbauerstraße 12

Postal Code

A-8010

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

(+43) 316 873

STATUS: EXPIRED