Researcher / Senior scientist (spectral geology)
The Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) is looking for a researcher / senior scientist (spectral geology) for the Information Solutions unit. Your office is in Espoo, Kuopio, Rovaniemi or Kokkola and you can also work remotely flexibly within Finland.
You will be responsible for developing methods for interpreting mineralogical properties of hyperspectral drill core scanning and remote sensing data. You work as an expert and trainer in spectral geology and/or project manager in significant national and international networks and projects. The task includes participating in the preparation of funding applications or, depending on your skills and experience, coordinating the submission of funding applications.
You will be working in the information solutions unit of approximately 56 professionals, who work with geodata management, application development and mineral prospectivity mapping related issues. The Geoinformatics group, in which you will be placed, consists of about 7 members.
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Details
- https://valtiolle.fi/en/jobs/researcher-senior-scientist-spectral-geology-5988/
- Geological Survey of Finland
- All jobsEmploymentPermanentOffice working hoursPossibility to work remotelySpecialists
- 5988
- 1.11.2024
- The total salary at the beginning of employment will be EUR 4 311-5 226 per month.
- 24.6.2024 12:22 - 26.7.2024 16:15
- Keski-PohjanmaaKokkolaLappiRovaniemiPohjois-SavoKuopioUusimaaEspooSelect an area of responsibilityScience / research / development and statistics
Education, experience and skills expected of an applicant
• A PhD degree in an applicable discipline in natural or technical sciences
• Experience in mineralogy, hyperspectral data processing, mineral spectroscopy, and mineral exploration
• Competence in geosciences (geology, geophysics, or geochemistry)
• Competence in geographical information system (GIS), remote sensing and spatial data analysis
• Excellent English language proficiency, both oral and written
Education, experience, and skills that are appreciated
• Programming skills (Python, R)
• Willingness to do field work and travel, especially during the field season
• Interest in learning Finnish language
Personal qualities desired from the applicant
You are an adaptable team player, self-initiated and independent in your work. We also hope that you are innovative and development oriented.
For further information, please contact the Associate Research Professor Maarit Middleton maarit.middleton@gtk.fi or your future supervisor Hilkka Kallio, hilkka.kallio@gtk.fi, tel. +358295032241 reachable on 27th of June at 10:00 - 12:00 EEST.
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 of the Geological Survey of Finland
Vuorimiehentie 5, P.O. Box 96
FI-02151 Espoo
At GTK, we aim to work for the Earth and for Us. We conduct objective research to find solutions to challenges posed by climate change, the energy transition, and the circular economy. Our 400 experts are specialists in the mineral economy, green energy, water management, the environment, and digital solutions. Together with our Finnish and global partners, we are building
sustainable and carbon-neutral future. GTK is a research organization governed by the Finnish Ministry of Employment and the Economy. www.gtk.fi/en/
Location
Kokkola, Kuopio, Rovaniemi, Espoo
You can work at one of our following locations
Teknologiakatu 7, P.O Box 97
FI-67101 Kokkola
Viestikatu 7 A, P.O Box 1237
FI-70211 Kuopio
Lähteentie 2, P.O Box 77
FI-96101 Rovaniemi
Vuorimiehentie 5 P.O Box 96
FI-02151 Espoo
Other information related to the task
We consciously advance the diversity and equality of our staff, so we encourage many kinds of people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Our internationalizing work community is one example of our diversity. 91% of us are Finnish and 9% are non-Finnish.
Please send your application with your motivation letter and CV in English through the valtiolle.fi-service latest on 26.7.2024 at 16:15 EEST, using service key 5988.
The interviews are scheduled to take place at the end of the August.
Please note that names of the applicants and the applications with attachments are public.
