English speaking vacancies in Holland: Vacancy: Researcher in Informatics / Geoinformatics

Monday 25 March 2013

Vacancy: Researcher in Informatics / Geoinformatics

Location	Enschede
Function types	Research, Development, Innovation
Scientific fields	Natural Sciences
Hours	38.0 hours per week
Salary	€ 2403 - € 2542
Education	University Graduate
Job number	568396

Job description

For the faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands we are looking for 1 researcher to work on the:
Development of data analysis modules within a Web-based Spatial Decision Support System (SDSS).
This is one of the 5 researcher positions for 18 months, financed by the European Community, that are available within the European Marie Curie Initial Training Network “CHANGES” . For more information on the other 4 positions see www.changes-itn.eu. The CHANGES network will develop an advanced understanding of how global changes (related to environmental and climate change as well as socio-economical change) will affect the temporal and spatial patterns of hydro-meteorological hazards and associated risks in Europe; how these changes can be assessed, modelled, and incorporated in sustainable risk management strategies, focusing on spatial planning, emergency preparedness and risk communication.
One of the main components of the project is the development of a Web-based Spatial Decision Support System (SDSS)to analyze the effect of risk reduction planning alternatives on reducing the risk now and in the future, and support decision makers in selecting the best alternatives.

Requirements

- MSc in informatics/ computer sciences/ geoinformatics
- Good programming skills
- Less than 4 years research experience after receiving MSc
- Willingness to travel as the selected researchers will be meeting frequently and will spend about 30% of their time with one of the other project partners in Europe.
- Able to work in a team, as the development of the SDSS is a team-effort.
- Strong object oriented programming background (e.g. C++, Python)
- Strong experience in working with open source GIS software and their built-in functionalities
- Experiences in working with relational database such as Postgres and PostGIS with SQL.
- Good knowledge in risk assessment and web programming

Tasks:
- Responsible for the development of data analysis modules which would finally lead to Risk Assessment (RA) module of the SDSS (most probably to be based on Open Source GIS software ILWIS)
- Development of interactive real-time components for risk calculation and generation of vulnerability curves
- Explore the GIS processing modules of ILWIS (most probably to link and run on the web)
- Development of the interface for RA module
- Need to closely work together with other ESRs in development team

For information on the Marie Curie Initial Training Network Programme and Early Stage Researchers you can consult the website: ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/index_en.htm.

For detailed information on the position you can consult: Dr. C.J. van Westen, mailto: c.j.vanwesten@utwente.nl or mrs. dr. M.F. Noomen, mailto: m.f.noomen@utwente.nl.
For information about University Twente, faculty ITC see www.itc.nl.

Conditions of employment

Employment: The duration for the position is from 1 July 2013 until 31 December 2014. The appointment will be given under Dutch law and in reference to the UT regulations. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements of the Dutch Universities.

Location: The work is carried out in the University of Twente in Enschede.

Organisation

The University of Twente. We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over six faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University of Twente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research.
The Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) of the University of Twente provides international postgraduate education, research and project services in the field of geo-information science and earth observation using remote sensing and GIS. The aim of ITC's activities is the international exchange of knowledge, focusing on capacity building and institutional development in developing countries and emerging economies.

More information and original publication here: http://www.academictransfer.com/employer/UT/vacancy/17841/lang/en/

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