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Researcher digital soil mapping

Job description

a dedicated scientist in digital soil mapping (dsm) to support the development of a global soil information system.

Requirements

A Ph.D. in Soil Science with some field experience in pedology and surveying. The candidate should have demonstrated expertise in spatial and multivariate statistics, GIS, and database management and knowledge in industry standards like OGC and INSPIRE. Experience with spatial database software (e.g. SQL Server) and GIS software; knowledge of interactive web site development tools for on-line delivery and processing of spatial data. Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English) and a good command of French or Spanish.RESPONSIBILITIES • evaluate existing methods and tools for dsm, and develop and evaluate new approaches• determine how legacy soil data and new co-variate data sets can be used for dsm• develop methods for producing standardized, seamless categorical maps• using covariate data, extrapolate and scale up disparate local class maps• develop methods to disaggregate regional scale categorical maps• develop and test procedures to predict spatial distribution of soil properties• coordinate project activities towards the overall ISRIC aim of creating a GSIS

Conditions of employment

Scale 11 salary between 3195,- and 4374,- (Euro’s gross per month) Social benefits including holiday and “end of year” allowancesContract duration: 2 years, with possibility for extensionMaximum working hours per week: 38

Contract type

Temporary

Tijdelijk dienstverband

Organisation

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ISRIC – World Soil Information leads international projects to develop a global soil information system (GSIS) through collection of legacy data and through geospatial data analyses. We are transforming our qualitative assessments into quantitative approaches. ISRIC has to further raise awareness in policy circles and society that soils play a key role in global issues like food production, climate change, biodiversity, production of energy crops, soil degradation and water management. To align the approach of our projects and to move towards a comprehensive GSIS, ISRIC aims to develop a methodology to quantitatively interlink the thematic issues with soils as a common denominator.

Additional information

prem.bindraban@wur.nl

 

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