(211-0648/24-2E) Associate Professor of Geoinformatics and global and environmental change - with a focus on Remote Sensing

Associate Professor of Geoinformatics and global and environmental change - with a focus on Remote Sensing
Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management (IGN)
Faculty of Science
University of Copenhagen

IGN is looking for candidates for an Associate Professor position strengthening the research and teaching in the development of applications of Earth observation (EO) and geoinformatics in the cross-field between human/physical geography and global and environmental change.

The position will partly consolidate existing and fast expanding research areas and partly develop new fields of enquiry. The candidate should engage in research resolving around the human-climate-environment nexus under global environmental change. The position requires someone with extensive experience in EO and GIS, relevant to the analysis of climate and environmental shifts. Applicants are expected to have a background showing expertise in creating geo-informatics tools and conducting innovative research to enhance the evaluation of land change (identifying signs of land degradation) as well as discerning the human and climatic factors influencing it, with the ability to work at various geographical scales, from local to worldwide levels. Advanced processing and analysis skills of various types of time-space integrated geo-data (e.g. time series of climate data, EO data and socio-economic data, digital methods) are considered an asset, including ecosystem change analysis and analysis of impacts of extreme climate events and ecosystem resilience.

The candidate will be part of ongoing projects at the department and in cooperation with key partners, universities, private and public companies.

Applicants are required to have university level teaching experience, documented teaching competencies and must be able to explain and reflect upon own teaching practice and portfolio. Formal pedagogical training or supervision equivalent to the University of Copenhagen teacher training programme for assistant professors is required.

Duties include the applicant’s own research, development of the field, assessment tasks, grant applications, and research management such as supervision and training of research fellows and other staff. The successful applicant must also teach, supervise, prepare and participate in examinations (the substantial part within remote sensing, and applications of remote sensing), and fulfill other tasks requested by the Department.

Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, original scientific production at an international level, including contributions to developments in their field, as well as their documented teaching qualifications. Managerial and out-reach qualifications of applicants including ability to attract external funding will also be considered.

Six overall criteria apply for associate professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organizational contribution, external funding and leadership) are considered a framework for an overall assessment of the candidates. Furthermore, each candidate must be assessed according to the specific requirements stated in the job advertisement. Please read more at https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5b_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Associate_professors.pdf .

The position is embedded in the section Geography – Land, Environment and Society within the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management. Further information on the Department is linked at http://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to the Head of the Department Vivian Kvist Johannsen ([email protected]).

The position is open from 1 May 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae including information about external funding
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Description and documentation of teaching experience and qualifications according to university guidelines
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 11 December 2024, 23:59 GMT+1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews will be held on 26 March 2025.

Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0648/24-2E.