The position requires at least a master's degree in a relevant field, but a doctoral degree is advantageous for the position. We expect applicants to have a university degree in geoinformatics, cartography, computer science, and/or another relevant field.
We are looking for individuals with extensive IT skills. In particular we expect expertise in several of the following areas:
• Operating in a Linux environment
• Programming experience (e.g., Python, JavaScript, C++)
• Geospatial technologies (GIS) and managing spatial data in databases
• Geovisualisation
• Using and developing web APIs (e.g., REST API, OGC API for geospatial data)
• Understanding and using artificial intelligence methods
• Scientific writing
We expect applicants to have good written and oral proficiency in English.

We are looking for a keen researcher who is able to work both independently and in a team and who is self-motivated but not afraid to ask for help. Experience in research, a willingness to learn new things and to work in an international research environment would be an advantage.

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.

Juha Oksanen
Head of department
+358 40 831 4092
juha.oksanen@nls.fi
Valtteri Nikkinen
Project coordinator
+358 50 411 9655
valtteri.nikkinen@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 National Land Survey of Finland provides information, services, and research on land. In addition to spatial data research, we conduct cadastral surveys, maintain property information, produce map data, 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. It conducts geospatial research and measurement in collaboration with universities, other research institutions, public entities, and companies in Finland and elsewhere in the world.

The department of Geoinformatics and Cartography (FGI-GEOINFO) of the FGI focuses its research on methods of management, sharing, processing, analyzing, visualizing, and presentation of spatial data, and promotes the extensive scientific and societal utilization of spatial data. The department's operating principle is high-quality international scientific research and demonstration of the innovation potential of spatial data.

Location
Espoo

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