Remote Sensing Scientist

il y a 2 semaines


Mol, Flandre, Belgique VITO Temps plein
VITO develops technology to facilitate the transition to a more sustainable society and economy. One of the key technologies applied in this context is Remote Sensing.

The Remote Sensing Unit of VITO celebrates next year its 25th anniversary but Remote Sensing has never been more fascinating than today.

With the increasing number of satellites, drones, processing facilities and technologies like artificial intelligence, the opportunities with remote sensing are larger than ever.


As part of a flexible team you will be working on projects for institutional clients like the European Commission, the European Space Agency, or UN bodies.

Occasionally there could be commercial customers.

This function requires sound skills in remote sensing, data science, land cover/land use concepts, and coding in an operational context.

Knowledge of machine learning techniques would be a strong asset, as well as specific knowledge on SAR Remote Sensing.


The tasks should be executed with high degree of independency, though in close collaboration with the internal and external team members.

In VITO you will report on the progress of your work to the Team lead of the Vegetation monitoring team, outside VITO you will communicate on your work in meetings with clients or partners.


Concerning the projects, you will operate in an international setting and take initiative to liaise with project partners of different consortia.

Good communication skills with project partners, end-users and stakeholders are a must.

We are looking for an expert profile, creative and highly motivated with the following qualifications:

  • You have a Master or PhD degree in exact sciences, applied sciences, bioscience engineering, civil engineering, or agronomy;
  • You have thematic background & knowledge in environmental sciences;
  • You have at least 5 years of handson experience in remote sensing research projects;
  • You have sound programming skills in Python, R or C++;
  • You have proven expertise in remote sensing data processing, geoinformation systems, statistics and big data analysis;
  • Specific expertise in SAR Remote Sensing is an asset;
  • Excellent writing and presentation skills in English is key;
  • You have a strong interest to work in an international environment.

Offer

  • We work 'activitybased', our activities bring us to our location. Our headquarter is in Mol. Parttime working from home or a satellite office in Antwerp-Berchem, Ghent or Ostend is possible.
  • A competitive salary with a range of benefits, including allowances, insurance and a modular package of holidays.
  • Innovation is our asset, so it goes without saying that we give our employees the opportunity to take additional training courses and stay uptodate in their field. You will always have the opportunity to broaden your knowledge and discover new technologies.
  • You will have the opportunity to be part of an organization with an international reputation, known for its cuttingedge technological research and scientific consultancy.
  • Moreover, we highly value a good worklife balance at VITO This is achieved by adopting a flexible attitude depending on your specific needs.


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