Apply as a Postdoctoral Researcher in Navigation at the National Land Survey's Geospatial Research Institute!
We are seeking talented postdoctoral researchers for the National Land Survey's Geospatial Research Institute in a three-year fixed-term position from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2028.
The task is to carry out independent research in the field of satellite navigation, focusing especially in GNSS systems and their security aspects, such as solutions for receiver resilience and robustness, the European Galileo satellite system, and its services (such as the Open Service Message Authentication (OSNMA)). Special emphasis will be on NLS’s GNSS-Finland service to study and develop GNSS situational awareness.
The position is located at the Department of Navigation and Positioning. The Post-Doctoral fellow will collaborate in the department’s research on resilient Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT). Currently, the department has 15 scientists of which 3 are professors. The research in the department is topical and relevant both in the international navigation community and within the Finnish society.
This postdoctoral position is part of the Finnish state research institutes' postdoctoral program, funded by Finland’s long-term research and development plan. The program will recruit 85 new postdoctoral researchers across 12 Finnish government research institutes from 2025 to 2028. Its aim is to strengthen R&D competence in fields important to society and business. Postdoctoral researchers will conduct impactful, high-level research that combines science, industry, and government. The program also supports networking and mobility across sectors. Learn more: https://tulanet.fi/postdoc/
Read more about the position:
https://www.maanmittauslaitos.fi/en/tyopaikat/toihin-paikkatietokeskukseen
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Details
- https://valtiolle.fi/en/jobs/postdoctoral-researcher-satellite-navigation-8807/
- National Land Survey of Finland
- TemporaryAll jobsEmploymentOffice working hoursSpecialists
- 8807
- 1.6.2025 - 31.5.2028
- 3743€ (0%) - 5881€ (45%)
- 19.11.2024 13:15 - 31.12.2024 16:15
- Etelä-PohjanmaaAlajärviSelect an area of responsibilityPossibility to work remotelyScience / research / development and statistics
A doctoral degree in 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.
• Strong programming experience (e.g., C/C++, Git, Python, MatLab)
• Demonstrated ability to write scientific publications
• Expertise in topics relevant to positioning, its applications, or geospatial technologies
• Eligible for a security clearance
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. Sanna Kaasalainen
Director of the Department of Navigation and Positioning
sanna.kaasalainen@nls.fi
Prof. Zahidul Bhuiyan
head of the Resilient PNT research group
zahidul.bhuiyan@nls.fi
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 Registry the National Land Survey of Finland
P.O. BOX 84
00521 Helsinki
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 Navigation and Positioning (FGI-NAVI) conducts innovative research to discover novel navigation and positioning solutions, such as new localization algorithms and the adaptation of new positioning sensors. Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (FGI-PNT) research group focuses on a wide range of technologies that ensure safe and reliable use of PNT. The group utilizes unique features from Galileo (including PRS) and other GNSS signals, signals of opportunity, sensor fusion, and other alternative methods to develop solutions for resilient PNT. See https://www.maanmittauslaitos.fi/en/research/departments/navigation-and-positioning
Location
Alajärvi
You can work at one of our following locations
Paavolantie 1
62900 Alajärvi
Other information of the position
• CV, preferably following the model recommended by the Finnish National Board on Research Integrity (TENK) at http://www.tenk.fi/fi/tutkijan-ansioluettelomalli
• List of publications, including the 10 most significant works
The National Land Survey adheres to the national recommendation for responsible research evaluation in researcher recruitment.
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