Geographic Information System Specialist

ThoughtBot; Ispra; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Geographic Information System Specialist in Ispra, Italy. The role involves supporting global emission inventory data, developing database infrastructures, and applying methodologies for emission estimation. Candidates should have a Master's degree in IT, with at least 5 years of experience in GIS software and programming languages like Python and R. The position is contract-based, emphasizing analytical skills and knowledge of environmental issues.

Competenze

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in IT.
• Excellent command of the English language.

Mansioni

• Provide support for the preparation and computation of global emission inventory data.
• Develop a database infrastructure for emission inventory.
• Develop high-spatial resolution proxies for national emissions.
• Apply methodology for emission estimation for urban areas.

Conoscenze

Geographical Information Systems software

Python

R

Technical evaluation

Data processing and analysis

MySQL Database

Microsoft SQL Server Database

PHP webserver configuration

Formazione

Master’s degree in IT or relevant discipline

Descrizione del lavoro

Geographic Information System Specialist

• Provide support for the preparation and computation of the project’s global emission inventory data;
• Develop a database infrastructure to host a high-spatial resolution emission inventory for greenhouse gases and air pollutants;
• Develop high-spatial resolution proxies at European and global level to downscale national emissions for all emitting sectors;
• Develop and apply a consistent methodology for greenhouse gas and air pollutant emission estimation for global urban areas and sub-national level;

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in IT or relevant discipline, combined with minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in IT;
• Good knowledge of Geographical Information Systems software (ArcGIS, ArcMap, QGIS);
• Good knowledge of Python and R applied to spatial data and data visualization;
• Experience in integrating high spatial resolution data from a variety of different systems to database format, with increasing volumes of data and ensuring optimal performance;
• Deep knowledge in provision of technical evaluations;
• Experience in quality assessment provision;
• The following would be considered valuable assets:
• Understanding of environmental and climate change related issues.
• Experience in developing up to date greenhouse gas emission inventories at global, national, sub national and urban level.
• Experience in the processing and analysis of data, preferably in the area of emissions, air quality and climate change.
• Knowledge of MySQL Database, Microsoft SQL Server Database, IIS and PHP configuration of webserver.
• Excellent command of the English language.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Information Services and Technology, Information and Media