University of Southampton - School of Physics & Astronomy
Research Fellow in Geospatial Mapping and Analysis
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Post-doctoral Research Fellow
We are seeking a Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work on the Velux Fonden project, based at the University of Southampton, on a fixed-term contract initially for 24 months with the opportunity for extension to 36 months.
About the Role
The Research Fellow will support the development of GIS-based decision-support-tools for spatial planning, and cumulative effects assessment (CEA) of offshore wind (OW). The role will focus on collecting, processing, and harmonising appropriate geospatial data, providing geospatial data insights, and applying appropriate AI models for geospatial analysis based on the integrated data.
This role is part of the project: Decision-support-tools for Spatial Planning and Cumulative Effects Analysis (CEA) of OW in the Greater North Sea Basin (GNSB), funded by the Velux Fonden. The project is cross-disciplinary and delivered by researchers across the University of Southampton through the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute (SMMI).
Responsibilities
- Develop an integrated multi-disciplinary geospatial database across the GNSB
- Contribute to the creation and evaluation of GIS-based decision-support-tools to ensure functionality, usability, and data accuracy
- Collect, process, and harmonise geospatial data
- Provide geospatial data insights
- Apply appropriate AI models for geospatial analysis
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Requirements
- PhD or equivalent professional qualification in civil/maritime/ocean engineering, geography, oceanography, marine sciences, geology, archaeology, or other
- Experience in advanced GIS software for data management, processing & analysis
- Preferably, interests & knowledge of offshore renewable energy
Benefits
- Generous renumeration package
- Relocation assistance where appropriate
- Attractive research environment on the modern Boldrewood Innovation campus
- Latest facilities and access to a variety of staff development opportunities
- Part of the Centre of Excellence for Intelligent & Resilient Ocean Engineering (IROE) and the Southampton Marine & Maritime Institute (SMMI)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the ethos in the School of Engineering. We give full consideration to applicants who wish to work flexibly including part-time, and to those who have taken a career break. The University has onsite childcare facilities and we foster a good work-life balance. We also offer a mentorship programme, and the school runs a women-oriented network event on a bi-weekly basis. We are also committed to disability inclusion and encourage applications from disabled candidates as stated under the Equality Act 2010.
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About the University of Southampton
The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world universities and the top 10 of the UK’s research-intensive universities, committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university embedded into all aspects of our individual and collective work, in our business planning, policy-making, and professional activities.
Application Procedure
The application process requires you to submit a covering letter, your current CV and answers to three shortlisting questions that are found on the application portal.
Contact Information:
For further questions, please contact Dr Hugo Putuhena (h.s.putuhena@soton.ac.uk).
Apply by 11.59 pm UK time on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
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