Remote sensing applications for monitoring degraded soils (UNOV-24-RLD-UE-19_PHYBI)

EURAXESS Czech Republic; Valladolid; A distancia; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institution in Spain is seeking a First Stage Researcher in Environmental Science. The role involves extensive fieldwork and the application of remote sensing techniques to monitor degraded soils. Candidates should possess relevant degrees and have experience in environmental remediation, cartography software, and satellite imagery. The position offers a permanent contract and requires a driving license.

Formación

• Requires Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Geomatics Engineering.
• 4-10 years of research experience required.

Responsabilidades

• Fieldwork, laboratory, and office work including soil and vegetation mapping.
• Monitoring remediation techniques and dissemination of results.

Conocimientos

Environmental remediation

Cartography software

Drones

Satellite images

English language certification

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Geomatics Engineering and Surveying

Master's Degree in Geomatics Engineering and GIS

Descripción del empleo

Research Field : Environmental science

Researcher Profile : First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions : Master Positions

Country : Spain

Application Deadline : 16 May 2025 - 23 : 59 (Europe / Madrid)

Type of Contract : Permanent

Job Status : Full-time

EU Funding : Horizon 2020

Reference Number : UNOV-24-RLD-UE-19_PHYBI

Research Infrastructure Position : No

Offer Description

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Geomatics Engineering and Surveying and a Master's Degree in Geomatics Engineering and GIS, such as Geotechnology and GIS Project Development, or equivalent degrees. The research focuses on applications of remote sensing in monitoring degraded soils.

Languages : Spanish (Mother Tongue)

Research Field : Environmental Science

Years of Research Experience : 4 - 10

Additional Information

Eligibility Criteria :

Academic qualifications (up to 3 points) :

• Additional university degrees beyond the specific requirements : 0.5 points each, max 1 point.
• Training courses related to tasks : 0.25 points per 20-hour course, max 2 points.

Professional and work experience (up to 3 points) :

• Experience in environmental remediation, use of cartography software, drones, satellite images : 0.5 points per year, max 2 points.
• Participation in funded R&D projects or research contracts : 0.1 points per project, max 0.5 points.
• Published articles in indexed journals : 0.1 points each, max 0.5 points.

In-person interview (up to 3 points)

Other merits (up to 1 point) :

• Participation in international conferences, publications, or stays abroad : 0.04-0.20 points per merit, max 0.40 points.
• English language certification (B2 or higher) : 0.20 points.

Selection Process : Not specified

Additional Comments :

Tasks : Fieldwork, laboratory, and office work including soil and vegetation mapping using satellite imagery, drones, spectrometry; monitoring remediation techniques; dissemination of results. A driving license and ability to drive manual off-road vehicles are required.

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