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Geomatics covers the science and technology of gathering different sources of geospatial data, which after storing, interpreting, analyzing, modelling and distributing, can be turned into useful geographic information. Geomatics involves the tools and techniques used in surveying, cartography, photogrammetry, remote sensing, satellite navigation systems, geographical information systems and other earth-related disciplines.
May 03, 2011
University of North Dakota - Graduate Research Assistantships
Graduate Research Assistantships available for Fall 2011
The Earth System Science and Policy Department (ESSP) at the University of North Dakota has research assistantship positions for students seeking a Masters of Environmental Management (MEM), Master of Science (MS) or Ph.D. For all assistantships listed below, tuition waiver is available and GRA funding is secured for 9 months; subsequent funding is dependent on student performance and availability of additional funding. Recommended deadline for application is June 1, 2011; however, early applications will receive top priority for admission. Please see ESSP website for more information about the graduate program: http://essp.und.edu/
9 Doctoral Positions - University of Salzburg, Austria
Geographic Information Science
University of Salzburg, Austria
Doctoral College - DK-GIScience
Announcement of 9 Doctoral Positions
Geographic Information Science (GIScience) as an interdisciplinary field seeks to understand the nature of geographic phenomena and of geographic information. This doctoral college (DK for the German abbreviation used by the Austrian Science fund) advances formalized doctoral education and research training in GIScience at the University of Salzburg by integrating PhD students with focused research clusters. The DK seeks to conceptualize spatial principles and to explore scientific, educational, and policy-related uses of geographic information in order to analyze the complex relationships between individuals and society. It provides a framework for explicitly spatial scientific studies of physical and social phenomena. Three interconnected, interdisciplinary, research clusters have been defined. Representations and Data Models is focused on research into the conceptual modelling of space, spatial features and phenomena, and provides a spatial view of various categories of physical and abstract information objects in order to reveal the potential power of the 'spatial perspective'. Time and Process research will leverage the increasing availability of real-time sensor data, the importance of process-oriented modelling, and will address the need for temporal modelling beyond simple discrete time slices. Spatialization, Media and Society considers user perspectives and utilizes geospatial communication as a hypotheses generator for geospatial research: cognitive processes lead to mental maps which are highly relevant for actions, which in turn modify physical and societal spaces.
Concepts of spatial thinking and spatial theory are the lynchpin of this innovative cross-cutting field of research. The research clusters are logically linked, provide structure and direction for the research topics addressed, and define operational working groups for collaboration across PhD topics. Research clusters are critically important building blocks for workflows and information processing chains based on geospatially referenced information. Salzburg is an established hotspot for GIScience research and a well-known trademark in research and education, and combines University (Dept. of Geography and Geology) with non-university research (collaborating with the Austrian Academy of Sciences, Salzburg Research and research studio iSPACE). The Centre for Geoinformatics Salzburg (Z_GIS) is a flagship institution dedicated to research and postgraduate education. Since 1994, more than 750 students have graduated from the successful MSc program UNIGIS GIScience, the basis!
of a strong alumni culture.
Supported by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF), the program offers
9 scholarships for doctoral researchers at the Paris Lodron University Salzburg
The positions are in accordance with the regulations of the FWF (www.fwf.ac.at <http://www.fwf.ac.at/> ) and the gross salary is 26278.- Euro per year, regardless of age and family situation. Contracts will be awarded for three years with an extension option of several months under defined circumstances. It is foreseen to spend one semester at one of 22 pre-selected partner Universities worldwide.
Candidates need to choose from the following list of 9 topics while providing a first choice and a second (alternative) choice. Detailed descriptions of the topics can be found at http://www.uni-salzburg.at/
PI / supervisor
R/M-1
T. Blaschke
Incorporating LiDARscapes in an OBIA framework
R/M-2
L. Schrott
Visualisation of landforms and geomorphic process domains using regional data sets – creating a digital geomorphological map of the European Alps
R/M-3
R. Marschallinger
3D modelling and simulation of sediment structures in overdeepened alpine basins and implications for hydro(geo)logical modelling
R/M-4
F. Neubauer
3D Structure of major fault zones and its application in engineering geology and geothermics
T/P-1
J. Strobl
Spatial System Dynamics: Simulation for Decision Support
T/P-2
A. Koch
Spatial Simulation of Urban Segregation Processes
T/P-3
E. Beinat
Geo-spatial models for collective sensing
S/M-3
S. Reich
scalability and performance in near-real-time processing of geo-spatial data streams
S/M-4
M. Leitner
Developing a research framework for criminal geographic profiling
Requirements are the excellent completion of a degree at the Masters level in Geoinformatics, Geomatics, Geography, Computer Science or any scientific/technical subject in a relevant field, and excellent English language (both oral and writing) skills.
Important dates:
• First Application deadline: 20 April, 2011 (later applications may be considered for a second round of interviews if any positions remain open)
• Selection workshop (for pre‐selected applicants): end of May / early June, 2011
• Start of the program: Late September 2011, start of regular classes: 03 October.
Applicants have to submit the complete scholarship application as detailed at the website from 01 February. Successful candidates will then be invited to start their admission process at the University of Salzburg.
Further information will be forthcoming at http://www.uni-salzburg.at/
For all inquiries, please contact giscience@sbg.ac.at mailto:giscience@sbg.ac.at
PhD and Post-Doc Fellowships at U. Évora / Cátedra Rui Nabeiro:
Institut de Geomàtica - Project Manager 3D Geo-Visualization and Modelling
Description of position:
* Function: Project manager for the research unit “3D Geovisualization and Modelling”
* Contract: Initially project related 1 year contract,objective of long-term collaboration and possibility of conversion into permanent contract
* Salary range: According to the selected candidate’s experience and capacities
* Reporting: To the Head of the Unit
Functions and activities:
* Active search of regional, state, European and international funding sources in cooperation with the Head of the Unit and other researchers.
* Development of research initiatives and research proposals in the domain of 3D Geovisualization and modelling and support to the research staff in elaborating R+D+I proposals.
* Management of research and development projects from project development, project planning to implementation; including contract management, budget monitoring and justifications.
* Communication and presentation of the Unit’s activities and organization of the Unit’s educational activities.
* Active participation in international projects, research collaborations, research and educational networks.
The 3D Geo-Visualization and Modelling Unit (3D-GVM)
The 3D-GVM research unit led by Prof. Volker Paelke has been newly created in 2010 to conduct research in the domains of 3D geospatial data integration, interpretation and visualization. The central goal of the unit is to investigate the potential of 3D visualization and interaction to improve communication, analysis and interaction with geospatial and spatio-temporal data. To this end the group conducts research in the visualization and interactive analysis of complex geospatial datasets and develops and evaluates technologies for advanced user interface like mixed reality (MR) and augmented reality (AR) and adaptive user interfaces for location aware mobile applications. Applying a user centred design perspective these technologies are validate in a wide range of geospatial applications.
Candidate profile:
* Engineer, M.Sc. or any other equivalent background or professional experience that qualifies the candidate for the specific function and activities.
* Fluent communication in the three principal working languages of the Institute: English, Spanish and Catalan.
* Experience in the management of public competitive calls and contracting of research funding. In particular, knowledge and experience in the acquisition and management of EU-Framework Programme, the Spanish National Programmes or similar and private research contracts is an asset.
* Knowledge of technical, financial and administrative Project Management.
* High level of proactive, initiative working, responsibility, teamwork, capacities to organize working groups, result oriented precise quality work and communication skills.
* Previous academic or work experience in geomatics, GIS or geovisualization and a solid background in technology and/or research are assets.
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Información complementaria de la oferta:
The Institute of Geomatics:
The Institute of Geomatics is a non-profit public consortium of the autonomous Government of Catalonia (GC) and the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC). It was created by law of the GC in 1997 and its mission is to promote and develop geomatics, through applied research and education, for the general benefit of society.
The Institute of Geomatics is organized along modern academic management principles. It integrates a friendly and motivating research atmosphere together with scientific, technical and administrative rigor. We practice the knowledge triangle of research, innovation and education. We measure our performance. We trust and respect people.
Applications:
This call and its specific rules (if applicable) are published at http://www.ideg.es. For this call no Institute staff is eligible and only external candidates shall be considered.
Applications shall contain:
* a detailed candidate’s CV supported by documental evidence;
* one letter of reference.
The required documentation shall be sent to cv@ideg.es.
INDICATE REFERENCE 2011-05-3DGVM-PM in all communication.
Deadline for the presentation of applications is 15/05/2011.
Institut de Geomàtica
Av. Carl Friedriech Gauss, 11
Parc Mediterrani de la Tecnologia
E-08860 Castelldefels, SPAIN
http://www.IdeG.es
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