Research Assistant - Kassel, Deutschland - Universität Kassel

Universität Kassel

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Kassel, Deutschland

vor 2 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

Faculty of Organic Agricultural Sciences, Section of Grassland Science and Renewable Plant Resources (Prof. Dr.

Wachendorf), offers the following vacant position to be filled as soon as possible:

Research Assistant (M/F/d), EG 13 TV-H, temporary, part-time (currently 20 hours per week)

Application deadline:

Date of hire:
as soon as possible

vacany number: 36686

Part-time position with half the working hours of a full-time employee. This is a fixed term-position of one year.

Tasks:
Data Collection: Gather insitu data to enrich our understanding of field margin vegetation.
Remote Sensing Data Analysis: Analyze satellite imagery to extract valuable insights into vegetation dynamics.
Vegetation Mapping: Utilize advanced techniques for mapping field margin vegetation (FMV), including hedges.
Project Collaboration: Collaborate with international partners in Germany and India to achieve project goals.

Requirements:

Completed course of academic study (Master's degree) in a relevant field (e.g., Geomatics, Remote Sensing, GIS, Ecology, and Environmental Science). The required degree must be available by the recruitment date at the latest. The degree required for this position must have been obtained by the starting date at the latest.
Proven experience in fieldwork and data collection techniques.
Proficiency in remote sensing and GIS data analyze with R/Python.
Ability to develop machine/deep learning models, particularly for analyzing remote sensing data.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate effective collaboration with international partners.
Attention to detail and commitment to producing highquality, scientifically rigorous results.
Outstanding knowledge of the English language is required.

Advantageous Qualifications (Preferred, but not Required):

Experience in bulk geospatial data analyze with cloud-based platforms (e.g., Google Earth Engine).
Having a history of scientific publications related to relevant research areas.
Internet and mediabased presentation skills.

For further information, please contact Dr

Jayan Wijesingha, Tel:

Our Offer:

As an employee of the University of Kassel
- you will be offered an interesting and diverse range of tasks within the framework of a modern and ambitious university,
- you will be part of an interdisciplinary team with a good and collegial working atmosphere,
- you will have the opportunity to participate in professional and interdisciplinary further education measures,
- your workplace is centrally located in the city of Kassel with good public transport connections, which you can currently use for free.

In addition, you will benefit from the advantages of employment in the public service such as:

an additional company pension (VBL),

- an optional child supplement in accordance with TV-Hessen, a family-friendly university (including childcare for emergencies),
- an annual bonus
- an entitlement to capital-accumulation benefits,
- a promotion of voluntary commitment,
- low-cost participation in university sports and a full range of fitness activities as part of Unifit, as well as workplace health management

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The University of Kassel is very interested in the professional satisfaction of its employees.

It is distinguished as a family-friendly university and, in the interests of equal opportunities, strives to offer everyone the same opportunities for development and to counteract existing disadvantages.

It promotes the Family Welcome Service and also the Dual Career Service for positions that are scientifically and academically filled.

One of the strategic goals of the University of Kassel is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching.

Applications from women are therefore particularly welcome. Seriously handicapped and equivalent applicants are given preference if they have the same suitability, qualifications and professional performance. Full-time positions are generally divisible (except when filling civil servant positions).

Applications indicating the Position Number, which may be in digital form, should be sent to the President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel, Germany quoting the applicable reference number.