Coastal GIS Technologist for Mediterranean Beach Management

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Università degli studi di Cagliari in Italy seeks a technologist to manage the acquisition, processing, and management of coastal and geospatial data, including topographic, aerial photogrammetric, hydroacoustic, and sedimentological inputs for Mediterranean microtidal beaches.

The role covers setting up and maintaining digital databases, updating data for an early warning system for coastal flooding and forecasting marine risks from storms, rip currents, and surges.

Qualifications

• The role requires high-level GIS know-how and data handling within coastal environments.
• Experience in photo-interpretation of aerial and coastal video data for morphodynamic reconstruction is essential.
• Proven ability to produce thematic land-sea cartography.

Responsibilities

• Acquire, process, and manage topographic, aerial photogrammetric, hydroacoustic, sedimentological, geomorphological, and coastal video data for beach monitoring.
• Set up and maintain digital databases; update data for early warning systems and marine risk forecasting.
• Contribute to morphodynamic beach reconstructions and land-sea cartography.

Skills

GIS

Data processing

Photo-interpretation

Coastal geomorphology

Job description

Università degli studi di Cagliari in Italy seeks a technologist to manage the acquisition, processing, and management of coastal and geospatial data, including topographic, aerial photogrammetric, hydroacoustic, and sedimentological inputs for Mediterranean microtidal beaches.

The role covers setting up and maintaining digital databases, updating data for an early warning system for coastal flooding and forecasting marine risks from storms, rip currents, and surges.