PhD position in geo-humanitarian action (CD-lab GEOHUM, Z_GIS, Salzburg): Information extraction, modelling and communication

[Füreder Petra]

PhD position: Information extraction, modelling & communication

We are recruiting a PhD researcher within the Christian-Doppler Laboratory GEOHUM, a collaborative research lab with Doctors without Borders MSF at the Department of Geoinformatics, Paris Lodron University of Salzburg.

Topics for your PhD:

• Integrate AI-based methods and data fusion techniques (radar and optical) for geographical information extraction (building damages, settlement footprints, road infrastructure, flood extent, land use change etc.)
• Develop a space-time data model to structure EO-derived information in humanitarian applications
• Evaluate methods for assessing and communicating uncertainty in information delivery
• Apply best practice principles in open science and reproducibility

 

Your profile:

• MSc degree in geoinformatics, remote sensing, geography, computer science or related disciplines
• Experience in optical and radar analysis
• Familiarity with deep learning techniques
• Solid programming skills (Python, R)
• Enthusiasm in scientific work and publishing
• Solid communication skills, proficiency in English language

 

What we offer:

• A vibrant and international team
• Application-orientated basic research in geospatial analysis and Earth observation
• Support humanitarian operations with innovative geospatial information products

 

Terms and conditions:

• Submit your application until 05 June 2024
• Starting date: 01 October 2024 (latest)
• PhD position: up to 75% employment (30 hours/week)
• Initial contract: duration is 24 months, with an option for extension
• Remuneration according to the Austrian University collective bargaining agreement (full-time gross salary per month min. € 3.578,80 (14 × per year, B1) based on 40 hours per week)
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• Please send your letter of motivation, CV incl. list of publications, documentation of your highest obtained degree, and referee contact(s) to
  Dr. Zahra Dabiri (zahra....@plus.ac.at) and Petra Füreder (petra.f...@plus.ac.at).

Petra Füreder | CDL GEOHUM

University of Salzburg | Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS

Schillerstrasse 30 | 5020 Salzburg, Austria
E-mail: petra.f...@plus.sbg.ac.at | geohum.zgis.eu