Lund University, Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Subject description
Lund University GIS Centre at the Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science is going to expand its resaerch activities in the area of knowledge-based geospatial data integration with semantic web technology. A researcher is going to be employed to help with strengthening and expanding this direction.

Work duties
Detailed description of the work duties are:
• Research within the subject area
• Actively seeking external research funding
• Collaboration with industry and wider society
• Administration related to the work duties listed above

Qualification requirements
Applicants must have:
• A PhD or equivalent research qualification within the subject of the position
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English
• Good knowledge and skills in both GIS and semantic web technology

Assessment criteria and other qualifications
The assessment will be done based on the criteria mentioned in the qualifications requirements. Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
The employment is full time, 100%, within the period 10 Feb 2020 to 31 March 2020.
Contact persosns is Ali Mansourian

Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be compiled into a PDF-file containing:
• résumé/CV, including a list of publications
• a general description of past research and future research interests (no more than two pages)
• contact information of at least two references
• copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered

Type of employment Temporary position (shorter than 3 months)
Employment expires 2020-03-31
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2020-02-10 until 2020-03-31
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100 %
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2020/263
Contact
  • Ali Mansourian, Senior University Lecturer, +46 - 222 17 33, ali.mansourian@nateko.lu.se
  • My Geborek, HR coordinator , +46 - 222 48 53, my.geborek@science.lu.se
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, +46-222 93 62
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, +46-222 93 64
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, +46-222 93 66
Published 22.Jan.2020
Last application date 05.Feb.2020 11:59 PM CET

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