A doctoral degree in geomatics, photogrammetry, remote sensing, physics, automation technology, robotics or a relevant field is required. The degree must have been completed within the last five years (or within ten years in special circumstances). Candidates who have been granted permission for their doctoral defense by the application deadline are also eligible. The role is open to both early-career and experienced researchers, including those already working within the research institute. The selected candidate’s experience will influence salary determination.

To succeed in this position, we hope you are highly motivated, self-directed, creative, and innovative. The role involves extensive collaboration with other researchers and external partners, so strong interaction, collaboration, and communication skills are essential. Key qualities include the ability to conduct independent research and work actively with others, publish and clearly present research findings, and secure future research funding.

Expected expertise (strong experience in many areas, with the motivation and skill set to develop excellence in others):
• Experience and strong motivation to develop cutting-edge drone remote sensing technology.
• Experience in integrating and calibrating remote sensing sensors and systems, such as photogrammetric cameras, hyper/multispectral/thermal cameras, LiDARs, GNSS, and IMUs onboard drones.
• Proficiency in setting up data processing pipelines, including georeferencing, reflectance calibration, analysis, and efficient data organization and management for large datasets.
• Proven programming skills (e.g., C/C++, Git, Python, ROS).
• Demonstrated ability to write scientific publications in the field of the position.

Additional qualifications we hope the candidate possesses:
• Knowledge on autonomous systems and edge computing.
• Ability to design and conduct test scenarios for evaluating sensors, systems, and applications.
• Familiarity with drone regulation.

Excellent proficiency in English is required for this position.

• English
  • Speaking: Excellent
  • Writing: Excellent
  • Understanding: Excellent

The person selected for the position might need to undergo standard security clearance vetting with the applicant’s consent (Security Clearance Act 726/2014). More detailed information on the procedure and the subject's rights is available at www.supo.fi.

Prof. Eija Honkavaara (reachable on 12.12.2024 9 - 11 and 20.12.2024 9 - 11)
eija.honkavaara@nls.fi
+358401920835

Primarily, we request applicants to submit their applications electronically via the Valtiolle.fi service. However, you can also apply for this job by delivering your application to the Registry Office’s postal address. Both the application and the envelope must feature the ID number of the position applied for. The letter must be delivered by the end of the application period.

The National Land Survey provides information, services, and research on land property. In addition to geospatial research, we conduct cadastral surveys, maintain property information, produce maps, handle registrations of title deeds and mortgages, and develop information systems.

The National Land Survey's Geospatial Research Institute (FGI) is a modern, innovative, flexible, and collaborative research and expert institution that conducts geospatial research and measurement in collaboration with universities, other research institutes, public entities, and companies in Finland and worldwide.

The Department of Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry excels in sensor-driven remote sensing and advanced data processing techniques. The Photogrammetry and Hyperspectral imaging group and the DroneFinland team (https://dronefinland.fi/ ) is dedicated to pioneering breakthroughs in the drone-based remote sensing across a wide range of geospatial applications, integrating remote sensing, photogrammetry, robotics, and artificial intelligence.

Location
Espoo

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