The Institute of Geomatics invites applications for a:
Institute Professorship
in
3D geospatial modelling and visual representation
Reference: VN_CP_2009/01, issued 17/03/2009
1. Description of position
Function: Head of the unit "3D geospatial modelling and visual representation"
Member of the Institute's Management Team
Title / appellation: Professor
Duration: permanent position subject to periodic performance appraisal
Salary range: 45.000 € gross / year plus objectives
Reporting: to the Institute's director
Type of activity: research (70%), teaching/education (30%) with the required management
(The operational units of the Institute shall contribute to the existing and future educational activities at the MSc, Phd and continuous education level. For these activities, additional human resources will be made available.)
Available resources:
- Associate/assistant professor (AP), junior PhD level (100% funded by the Institute)
- Laboratory master (LM, approx. 50% funded by the Institute)
- Project and administrative manager (PAM, approx. 50% funded by the Institute)
The candidate, in her/his position of unit head is expected to identify, select and recruit the AP, the LM and the PAM according to the Institute's rules.
The candidate is expected to build a new research group on the topics described below. He or she shall undertake full responsibility in developing a long term research programme, attracting external funding and participating in the Institute's educational and technology transfer activities.
2. The Institute of Geomatics
The Institute of Geomatics is a non-profit public consortium of the autonomous Government of Catalonia (GC) and the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC). It was created by law of the GC in 1997 and its mission is to promote and develop geomatics, through applied research and education, for the general benefit of society.
The Institute of Geomatics is organized along modern academic management principles. It integrates a friendly and motivating research atmosphere together with scientific, technical and administrative rigor. We practice the knowledge triangle of research, innovation and education. We measure our performance. We trust and respect people.
3. Research terms of reference
Three dimensional geospatial modelling and visual representation.
- Assimilation and interpretation of geodata into 3D models
- Assimilation and interpretation of LiDAR point clouds
- Assimilation and interpretation of photogrammetric point clouds
- Integration of geospatial data from homogeneous and heterogeneous data sets
- 3D geospatial models
- GIS modelling and analysis
- 3D city modelling
- Urban and semi urban models
- Multi-scale modelling and generalization
- 3D geospatial visual representation
- 3D cartographic visual representation
- Realistic 3D scenario simulation
- Integration of virtual reality and cartographic representation schemes
4. Candidate profile
Academic background and degree:
- PhD in geomatics or related disciplines (engineering, physics, mathematics or computer science). Ideally, the PhD should have been awarded before the past four years although this is just indicative and not compelling.
- Experience in conducting and leading research at the academic level. The candidate is, as well, expected to have experience in the management of, at least, small or medium sized research and development projects and in the supervision of PhD and MSc students.
- Experience in research project management, at the academic level and in cooperation with private industry and public establishments.
Language skills: The candidate is expected to communicate fluently and flawlessly in English. She/he is expected to reach a sufficient "operational" communication level in Catalan and Spanish within three years.
Other: The candidate will be asked to actively participate in the Institute's educational activities and is expected to further develop her/his modern management and leadership abilities.
5. Applications
The general rules for applications, evaluation and selection can be found at http://www.ideg.es/page.php?id=766. For this call no Institute staff is eligible and only external candidates shall be considered.
Applications shall contain:
- a detailed candidate's CV supported by documental evidence;
- two letters of reference;
- a written vision, research goals and research plan for her/his unit.
The required documentation shall be sent to cv@ideg.es or the address indicated below.
INDICATE REFERENCE VN_CP_2009/01 in all communication.
Deadline for the presentation of applications is 24/05/2009.
