Research Fellow in Geospatial Mapping and Analysis

About the role

We are seeking a Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work on the Velux Fonden project, based at the University of Southampton, on a fixed-term contract initially for 24 months with the opportunity for extension to 36 months. The Research Fellow will support the development of GIS-based decision-support-tools for spatial planning, and cumulative effects assessment (CEA) of offshore wind (OW).

Responsibilities

• Support the development of GIS-based decision-support-tools for spatial planning and CEA of offshore wind (OW).
• Collect, process, and harmonise appropriate geospatial data.
• Provide geospatial data insights.
• Apply appropriate AI models for geospatial analysis based on the integrated data.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing an integrated multi-disciplinary geospatial database across the Greater North Sea Basin (GNSB) and contributing to the creation and evaluation of GIS-based decision-support-tools to ensure functionality, usability, and data accuracy. The role involves holistic design of decision-support-tools as part of a team with expertise spanning offshore-geotechnical-engineering, marine-ecology, archaeology, and coastal-communities.

Qualifications

• A PhD or equivalent professional qualification in civil/maritime/ocean engineering, geography, oceanography, marine sciences, geology, archaeology, or other.
• Experience in advanced GIS software for data management, processing & analysis.
• Preferably, interests & knowledge of offshore renewable energy.

Skills

• Advanced GIS software skills.
• Data management, processing & analysis.
• Knowledge of offshore renewable energy.

Benefits

The successful candidate will be offered a generous renumeration package, including relocation assistance where appropriate, an attractive research environment on our modern Boldrewood Innovation campus, the latest facilities and access to a variety of staff development opportunities as part of the Centre of Excellence for Intelligent & Resilient Ocean Engineering (IROE) and the Southampton Marine & Maritime Institute (SMMI).

Pay

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Schedule

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Contact Information

We offer a generous renumeration package, including relocation assistance where appropriate, an attractive research environment on our modern Boldrewood Innovation campus, the latest facilities and access to a variety of staff development opportunities as part of the Centre of Excellence for Intelligent & Resilient Ocean Engineering (IROE) and the Southampton Marine & Maritime Institute (SMMI).

For further questions, please contact Dr Hugo Putuhena (h.s.putuhena@soton.ac.uk).