Postdoc ‘Applications of UAV imagery for nature based solutions in land and water management’
| Postdoc ‘Applications of UAV imagery for nature based solutions in land and water management’ |
| Location: | Wageningen |
| Hours: | 34 |
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| We are looking for a highly motivated and inquisitive Post-doc researcher to connect field based physical geography (soil science, geomorphology and hydrology) to remotely sensed imagery to enable the assessment of catchment system dynamics. To understand the system dynamics insights in soil properties and water and sediment transfer in landscapes is needed. Detailed assessment of the landscape will be done using drone based imagery. This information will be used to develop nature based solutions for river restoration and fire affected lands. The research is part of the Unmanned Aerial Remote Sensing Facility (UARSF) of Wageningen University and Research which aims at developing innovation in the field of UAV remote sensing science by providing a platform for dedicated and high-quality experiments. The facility has a large range of platforms and camera systems available, and consists of an interdisciplinary team of researchers focusing on solutions for scientific challenges but also looking forward to value adding products and services. The Post-Doc will be working within the Interreg project SPECTORS (Sensor Products for Enterprises Creating Technological Opportunities in airborne Remote Sensing) aiming at the development of a remote sensing infrastructure using state-of-the-art sensors on UAVs to develop products and services for environmental applications. The SPECTORS project is a consortium of 20 German and Dutch partners consisting of universities, research organizations and companies. |
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| Function Requirements | |
| We are looking for a highly motivated and inquisitive Post-doc researcher to connect field based physical geography (soil science, geomorphology and hydrology) to remotely sensed imagery to enable the assessment of catchment system dynamics. To understand the system dynamics insights in soil properties and water and sediment transfer in landscapes is needed. Detailed assessment of the landscape will be done using drone based imagery. This information will be used to develop nature based solutions for river restoration and fire affected lands. The research is part of the Unmanned Aerial Remote Sensing Facility (UARSF) of Wageningen University and Research which aims at developing innovation in the field of UAV remote sensing science by providing a platform for dedicated and high-quality experiments. The facility has a large range of platforms and camera systems available, and consists of an interdisciplinary team of researchers focusing on solutions for scientific challenges but also looking forward to value adding products and services. The Post-Doc will be working within the Interreg project SPECTORS (Sensor Products for Enterprises Creating Technological Opportunities in airborne Remote Sensing) aiming at the development of a remote sensing infrastructure using state-of-the-art sensors on UAVs to develop products and services for environmental applications. The SPECTORS project is a consortium of 20 German and Dutch partners consisting of universities, research organizations and companies.The candidate should be a creative and independent researcher with a PhD degree with a strong background in both physical geography as well as remote sensing with affinity to methodology development and practical implementation of scientific findings in management. The postdoc should contribute to the UAV image processing towards high resolution DEMs and implement algorithms in relevant (open source) software and programming environments (e.g., Matlab, R, Python). Experience with designing, managing and executing field experiments is a requirement while operational knowledge of UAV based systems is an asset. This also includes the actual execution of flights with UAVs. Good communication and collaborative skills, and fluent in English are required. Application and development of methods for soil quality assessment and evaluation of soil erosion are expected, as well as skills in handling of spatial data and its analysis. |
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| Working conditions | |
| We offer a 0.9 fte position (34,2 hours) for three years. The gross salary amounts to € 3.068 – € 4.028 for a full-time position depending on former experience.
Acquisition regarding this vacancy is not appreciated. |
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| Contactinformation | |
| Dr. Saskia Keesstra (+31 317 482877; e-mail saskia.keesstra@wur.nl) or Prof. Dr. Coen Ritsema (+31 317 486517; e-mail coen.ritsema@wur.nl)Relevant websites www.slm.wur.nl/UK/ www.wageningenur.nl/uarsf Application: |
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| Organization | |
| The mission of Wageningen University) is to ‘Explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life. Its staff (6,500 employees) work around the world in the domain of healthy food and living environment for governments and the business community-at-large. The strength of Wageningen University can be found in its collaboration with specialized research institutes joined in Wageningen University and Research Centre (WUR), and its combined efforts in both natural and social sciences. The scientific quality of Wageningen University is reflected in its position in international ranking and citation indexes. The Soil Physics and Land Management Group of Wageningen University (SLM) focuses on i) flow and transport processes in soil systems and surrounding water bodies, ii) interactions between soil, water and plants, and iii) land use and management with regard to ecosystem degradation, and the design and economic impact assessment of technologies for soil and water conservation and restoration. The SLM group has long-term experience in areas affected by different forms of soil and water degradation, amongst others in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and in Europe. SLM coordinated and participated in a range of EU-funded projects focusing on soil, water and agricultural land management related topics. For more information about the chair group, visit the website: http://www.slm.wur.nl/UK/ Apply Online |