Postdoc in Geodata Science and GeoAI

Laplace Expert Ltd; Utrecht; Remote; EUR 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Utrecht University, Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning, Health Geography group, is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher in geodata science and GeoAI to study health-system resilience under polycrisis conditions. Start date Dec 31, 2026, full-time appointment.

The project combines GIS, spatial modelling, GeoAI and qualitative or participatory approaches to model health-system resilience, inequality and access under interacting crises.

Qualifications

• PhD in GIScience, geoinformatics, spatial data science or related field.
• Advanced experience with spatial modelling, GIS or GeoAI and multi-source geodata.
• Experience with network data, remote sensing, health inequality, resilience or WebGIS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop explainable and robust spatial models and WebGIS outputs.
• Create stakeholder-facing analytical tools to study health-system resilience.

Skills

Python

GIS

GeoAI

Spatial modelling

Network analysis

Remote sensing

WebGIS

GitHub

Education

PhD in GIScience / geoinformatics / spatial data science

Job description

Utrecht University · Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning, Health Geography group

Netherlands

Apply by 15 Nov 2026

About This Opportunity

Utrecht University is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher in geodata science and GeoAI to study health-system resilience under polycrisis conditions. Applications close on 15 November 2026 at 23:59 Europe/Amsterdam.

The project integrates GIS, spatial modelling, GeoAI and qualitative or participatory approaches to model health-system resilience, inequality and access under interacting crises. The researcher will develop explainable and robust spatial models, WebGIS outputs and stakeholder-facing analytical tools.

Level Postdoc

Time Commitment Full-time

Start Date Dec 31, 2026

Duration 12 months with intended extension up to 22 months total

Field Geodata Science and GeoAI for Health-System Resilience

Specialization Geography

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount EUR 3706-5760 / Per Month

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Paid

Period Per Month

Requirements

Education

Applicants should hold a PhD in GIScience, geoinformatics, spatial data science, spatial analytics or a closely related field.

Experience

Advanced experience with spatial modelling, GIS or GeoAI and multi-source geodata is expected. Experience with network data, remote sensing, health inequality, resilience, WebGIS or participatory methods is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Python


• GIS


• GeoAI


• Spatial modelling


• Network analysis


• Remote sensing


• WebGIS


• GitHub

General Skills

• Interdisciplinary research


• Stakeholder engagement


• Scientific communication