HeiGIT International Postdoctoral Fellowships: HeiGIT gGmbH, a leading non-profit research institute at Heidelberg University, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship (6 – 12 months) focused on GIScience research with a special emphasis on upscaling actionable geoinformation for climate mitigation and adaptation. The fellowship provides an exciting opportunity for scholars to contribute to cutting-edge research and innovation in geoinformatics, specifically leveraging open geodata for climate action and humanitarian aid.
HeiGIT International Postdoctoral Fellowships for GIScience Research for Climate Action
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellowship (6 – 12 months)
Research Area: GIScience with emphasis on upscaling actionable geoinformation for climate mitigation and adaptation.
Location: Heidelberg Institute for Geoinformation Technology (HeiGIT), Heidelberg, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Scholars with a PhD in GIScience, computer science, geography, environmental studies, or related fields.
- Demonstrated in-depth geoinformatics research experience related to climate action or humanitarian aid, especially utilizing and enhancing open geodata (esp. VGI) in those domains.
- Strong programming, machine learning, or spatial data analysis skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Team player, working closely together with colleagues at HeiGIT and GIScience Group at Heidelberg University.
Job Description: The selected candidate will work on GIScience research with a focus on one of the following themes:
- Climate Action: Develop high-resolution spatial indicators and tools addressing climate change, including methods and services for monitoring and mitigating its impacts.
- Humanitarian Aid: Enhance the application of geoinformation technologies in humanitarian aid efforts, focusing on improving geospatial data availability for disaster response, risk exposure modeling, and climate resilience.
- Open Geodata & VGI: Contribute to developing methods and tools for enhancing and utilizing open geospatial data, especially Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI) such as OpenStreetMap (OSM) for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation.
How to Apply: Interested scholars should submit the following documents to jobs@heigit.org by 15.03.2024:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV), including references and transcripts with grades
- Short cover letter outlining research interests related to the work at HeiGIT and relevant experience
- Sample of recent research work (published paper or thesis)
- Preferred timeframe (availability)
Benefits:
- Working with a motivated interdisciplinary team on topics relevant for society and the environment.
- Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and resources.
- Collaboration opportunities with leading experts in GIScience.
- Networking with the international research community and relevant stakeholders in the respective domains.
We stand for equal opportunities. We welcome all people regardless of age, origin, gender, sexual identity, religion, or disability. Please note our data protection information for applicants.
