Research Software Engineer for Geospatial and Remote Sensing Applications
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Challenge: Develop algorithms to assess the vulnerability of the built environment. Change: Use regional-scale analysis of remote sensing data. Impact: Innovation in urban environment resilience.
Academic fields
Natural sciences
Job types
Research, development, innovation
Education level
University graduate
Weekly hours
20—40 hours per week
Salary indication
€3226—€5090 per month
Cities all over the world are suffering the impact of multiple hazards and climate change effects. Our group is developing fundamental and applied research to assess the vulnerability of infrastructure through the integration of large remote sensing datasets with geospatial information and structural models.
As a part of our commitment to innovation and open science, we are seeking a skilled research software engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in developing and implementing cutting-edge algorithms and software solutions with a focus on Python programming within a GIS environment. This role involves collaborating with a team of researchers and programmers to address complex research questions by creating robust, efficient, and scalable software tools and applications.
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We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, especially those who are traditionally underrepresented in academia.
Fixed-term contract: 1 year full time/2 years part time.
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.
At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.
Challenge. Change. Impact!
The Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences (CEG) is committed to outstanding international research and education in the field of civil engineering, applied earth sciences, traffic and transport, water technology, and delta technology. Our research feeds into our educational programmes and covers societal challenges such as climate change, energy transition, resource availability, urbanisation and clean water. Our research projects are conducted in close cooperation with a wide range of research institutions. CEG is convinced of the importance of open science and supports its scientists in integrating open science in their research practice. The Faculty of CEG comprises 28 research groups in the following seven departments: Materials Mechanics Management & Design, Engineering Structures, Geoscience and Engineering, Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Transport & Planning, Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management.
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