Senior Researcher in Earth Observation Data Science

Organisation/Company

EURAC

Research Field

Computer science » Database management
Computer science » Programming
Computer science » Other
Environmental science » Earth science
Environmental science » Other
Geography » Other
Physics » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Italy

Application Deadline

28 May 2025 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Institute for Earth Observation

Short description of the position:

Eurac Research is an interdisciplinary research center located in Bolzano, Italy. At the Institute for Earth Observation (EO) we do research on monitoring of environmental parameters and processes with Earth observation and climate data in mountain regions and are hosting a huge amount of Earth observation data for the alpine region. We are looking for a senior researcher who will support our institute by developing scientific concepts and algorithms in the field of “Earth Observation” within the activities of  the group “Advanced Computing” of the institute. The group is working on the advancement of data science related to Earth observation data and processing, including topics from data management and organization following FAIR data principles, scalable data processing and development of cloud native solutions, and integration of data driven and physical based modelling pushing the boundaries in the development of digital twins. The group is actively involved with OGC and IEEE in standardization efforts in core research domains such as data cubes, interoperability and digital twins.

The senior researcher will support the group in the research topic related to Big Earth Observation Data Science. He or she shall be experienced in geospatial computing and have a good understanding of Earth Observation data. From a senior researcher we expect to coordinate research projects as technical lead on our behalf and publish and share the results of our projects following open science principles, including code, data and scientific publications. There are currently two main areas of research and development, one focusing on data driven modelling and integration with classical physics based modelling and a second topic on the scalable computing including data and processing federation. Our ideal candidate shall have strong interest and background in one of these two topics.

Tasks:

• ​Contribute to the strategic development of the group by identifying research problems and strategic opportunities
• Contribute to project acquisition and management of research projects
• Advice on and develop technical solutions in the field of EO data science in cloud native environments
• Consolidate research output by contributing with scientific publications and active participation in relevant international conferences

Requirements:

Essential

• A PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant field like Earth observation, geoinformatics or data science
• 5 years of proven experience in programming in the GEO, Climate or Earth Observation domain
• Deep knowledge in one or more programming languages such as: Python, R, Java and/or C/C++
• Proven ability to acquire research funding and project management
• Proven ability to publish in relevant scientific journals as lead author
• Good understanding and experience of geospatial data
• Willingness to work with an open science and open-source approach
• Experience with the usage of version control systems, preferably git, and with GitHub/GitLab  platform and their CI/CD integrations, providing well-structured code and documentation
• Experience in working with cloud, HPC or cluster compute resources including working in a Linux environment and command-line (shell)
• Ability in team working, good communication, motivation to learn and flexibility.
• Very good English (spoken and written). German and/or Italian skills are highly appreciated
• Relocating to Bolzano

Desired

• Experience with SQL and database management systems, e.g. PostgreSQL
• Data analysis and visualization skills for spatial and temporal data 
• Knowledge of earth observation software tools such as Sentinel or Orfeo Toolboxes
• Knowledge of GIS Systems (GRASS software suite, QuantumGIS, ArcGIS, etc.)
• Knowledge of Databases for raster management such as open data cube or rasdaman
• Knowledge of container-based cluster computing (docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Experience of API development using openAPI
• Experience in standardization in geospatial domain
• Knowledge of HPC computing and the usage of tools such as slurm 

We offer: 

• Up to 3 years, contingent on successful performance during the probationary period.
• Preferably starting in Jan 2025, but negotiable
• An interesting, highly responsible job in a young international and interdisciplinary team
• State-of-the-art technical facilities (soft- and hardware, communication tools)
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• Benefits (e.g. family-friendly benefits, lunch card, health insurance, etc.)
• Access to EURAC’s numerous scientific and cultural facilities and events
• An attractive working place in a vivid city in the heart of the Alps with endless opportunities for skiing, hiking, climbing

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their online application (CV, cover letter and further relevant documents).

Job position OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Company: Eurac Research
Location: Bozen/Bolzano
Contact person: Paola Winkler
Phone number: +39 0471 055 383
E-mail address: earth.observation@eurac.edu

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/eurac/2025/senior-researcher-in-earth-observat…

Research Field

Computer science

Years of Research Experience

None

Research Field

Computer science

Years of Research Experience

None

Research Field

Computer science

Years of Research Experience

None

Research Field

Environmental science

Years of Research Experience

None

Research Field

Environmental science

Years of Research Experience

None

Research Field

Geography

Years of Research Experience

None

Research Field

Physics

Years of Research Experience

None

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

EURAC

Country

Italy

City

Bolzano

Postal Code

39100

Street

Viale Druso, 1 / Drususallee 1

Geofield

City

Bolzano

Website

http://www.eurac.edu/en/pages/default.aspx

Postal Code

39100

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