📢 Position Announcement — Institute of Geo-Hydroinformatics
- Position: [Specify title, e.g., Doctoral Researcher / Research Associate]
- Institute: Institute of Geo-Hydroinformatics
- Start date: As soon as possible
- Duration: Full-time position for a maximum of four years
- Remuneration: €2,760 per month (before taxes)
- Application deadline: October 27, 2025
The UNU Hub on Engineering to Face Climate Change was founded to address critical challenges related to water, soil, and the environment. In line with this mission, this scholarship has been established to tackle soil salinization, a pressing global challenge. In collaboration with the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, the Institute of Geo-Hydroinformatics is seeking a researcher to apply hyperspectral remote sensing, data-driven approaches, and modeling techniques to investigate the dynamics of soil salinization worldwide. The project aims to identify salinity hotspots and assess their changes over time under different boundary conditions. Hyperspectral remote sensing, with its capacity to detect subtle spectral variations in soil and vegetation, offers a unique opportunity to map, monitor, and model soil salinity gradients. The successful applicant will therefore use a broad array of tools, including hyperspectral remote sensing, big data analytics, field measurements, and artificial intelligence, to advance our ability to quantify soil salinization and improve understanding of its interactions with global environmental change.
YOUR TASKS
- Develop spectral indices and models for detecting soil salinity from hyperspectral imagery
- Characterize spatial and temporal patterns of salinity across different land cover including coastal wetlands
- Assess the implications of salinity patterns for sustainable land management under different climate scenarios and agricultural intensification
- Publish research in leading peer-reviewed journals and present findings at scientific meetings and conferences
- Assist with tasks as assigned by the Head of the Institute and engage in research collaborations with other universities and institutes through visits as needed
- An opportunity to travel and conduct field work in saline prone parts of Europe is an option
YOUR PROFILE
- MSc degree in environmental engineering, hydrology, soil physics, fluid mechanics, or a closely related field
- Proven research experience in remote sensing and soil-related studies, ideally demonstrated through high-quality peer-reviewed publications, strong academic performance, and recognitions
- Excellent communication skills in English (both oral and written)Â
- Commitment to international collaboration, teamwork, and student supervision, if required
Applications should be submitted online via the link below. Please do not send your application materials directly to me! Feel free to share this opportunity with anyone who might be interested!
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