Research assistant - salary grade E 13 TV-L Berliner Hochschulen

We are looking for highly motivated candidates with above-average qualifications, enthusiasm for and
experience in research and a willingness to actively work on collaborative projects. The Geoinformation for Environmental Planning Lab at the Technische Universität Berlin is therefore offering a position for a Scientific Assistant (d/m/f) in the field of remote sensing. The aims of these position within the SensGrün research project are:

• Carrying out spectral measurements with a field spectrometer in one of the Biodiversity Exploratories
• Supporting and carrying out drone flights over the research areas
• Development of a method to detect grassland quality indicators with remote sensing data
• Comparison of different sensors and sensor combinations with focus on differences and synergies
  between drones and satellite data
• Verification of the transferability of the method to other areas
• Programming and preparation of an executable script on the CODE-DE platform

• Successfully completed university degree (Master, Diplom or equivalent) in relevant discipline, preferably Environmental Sciences, Geo-Ecology, Physical Geography, Hydrology, or a related field with a strong link to remote sensing
• Strong experiences in remote sensing image analysis (especially hyperspectral pre-processing)
• Experience and enjoyment of field work is essential for this position
• Basic knowledge of plant communities for the classification of LRTs in grassland ecosystems
• Good programming (R, Python) and machine learning skills
• Good knowledge of German and/or English required; willingness to acquire the respective missing language skills

Desirable:

• To be enthused about the prospect of working in a collaborative team with international participation
• A car driver's and drone flight license are an advantage for this position, as are German language skills

Please send your application with the reference number and a cover letter including description of research interests and relevant experiences, a current CV, academic transcripts, a list of publications and contact details of two referees by e-mail in one single pdf-document to sekretariat@geoinformation.tu-berlin.de. If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Birgit Kleinschmit or Dr. Christine Wallis (birgit.kleinschmit@tuberlin.de; Christine.Wallis@tu-berlin.de).

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To ensure equal opportunities between women and men, applications by women with the required qualifications are explicitly desired. Qualified individuals with disabilities will be favored. The TU Berlin values the diversity of its members and is committed to the goals of equal opportunities. Applications from people of all nationalities and with a migration background are very welcome.