Reference InnovPP072/2024 Geospatial Analyst for the Department 4. Pests/diseases Diagnostic and Monitoring Collaborative Laboratory “InnovPlantProtect – Association”

23 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

InnovPlantProtect

Department

Department – 4

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biological engineering
Computer science » Other
Agricultural sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Portugal

Application Deadline

10 Mar 2024 – 18:00 (Europe/Lisbon)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

23 Feb 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

European Union / Next Generation EU

Reference Number

Investment RE-C05-i02 – “Missão Interface”

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We are looking for a passionate and resourceful candidate able to integrate into an ambitious organization aiming to develop innovative products and services to protect crops against pests and diseases.

Candidates should have self-motivation, curiosity and passion for applying geospatial analyses to plant protection in agriculture and for developing practical and manageable decision support tools for practitioners.

Main responsibilities:

• The candidate shall report directly to the Director of the Department of pests/diseases monitoring and diagnostics and will have the following responsibilities:
• To carry out remote sensing analysis of drone/satellite imagery using open source software or services such as Google Earth Engine;
• To apply spatial statistics to spatial datasets integrating open source GIS software (QGIS) with R and/or python, ensuring data documentation (metadata) and data quality check throughout the process;
• To present the outcomes of the spatial analysis in clear and high quality maps;
• To identify the relevant data sources to support the work when data are not directly available or collected from the field;
• To participate in fieldwork to monitor pests or diseases in Mediterranean ecosystems;
• To interact and collaborate diligently intra and inter departmentally;
• To prepare reports, presentations and, when requested, purchase orders accordingly to InPP´s established procedures.

 

Specific requirements:

• PhD qualification in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Ecology, Geography, Agricultural Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science.
• Demonstrable skills to work with one or more of the following tools: QGIS, GRASS, GDAL, R, Python, SNAP, Google Earth Engine, OpenDroneMap, Pix4D.
• Experience in spatial statistics, environmental and ecological modelling.
• Experience in drone and satellite data acquisition, pre-processing and analysis.
• Familiarity with Linux environment.
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills, self-motivation, open and curious mind, aptitude at learning.
• Good communication skills with both technical and non-technical staff.
• Ability to work independently, while enjoying working as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good written and spoken level of English.

 

InnovPlantProtect is a private non-profit association

InnovPlantProtect aims to create innovation for the protection of crops, seeds and post-harvest products through:

• Development of innovative technologies and knowledge creation, as well as improvement of existing technologies for crop protection;
• Applied scientific research to create novel intellectual property developed technologies in the market, and to develop processes and products;
• Provide technical support to public or private companies and entities, assisting them in the introduction of biotechnological strategies, methods and processes, and in the orientation and implementation of industrial research and development, directed towards the protection of crops, seeds and post-harvest products;
• Collaboration with (inter)national public and/or private institutions, in their areas of activity.

 

Workplace

The work location will be at the headquarters of InnovPlantProtect, situated in INIAV (Elvas), at the former National Plant Breeding Station.

Salary and contract

A full-time uncertain term contract will be offered, starting April 1st , 2024.

The contract will last until December, 31, 2025, being renewed annually, and with a trial period of 30 days. The contract will be renewed past 2025 depending on further financial support and positive performance review. All the activities to be developed will be subject to confidentiality clauses.

The gross value of the remuneration will be 2.106,00€ (14 months – 29.484,00€/year) and a lunch subsidy of 6,00€ per working day.

How to Apply 

To the care of the Chief Executive Officer of InnovPlantProtect Collaborative Lab, Professor Pedro Fevereiro ([email protected] ).

 

To apply for this position, the following documents should be sent in a single PDF document with the reference “InnovPP072/2024” in the subject:

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Motivation letter
• Two reference contacts
• Statement of honour that CV content is accurate.

 

(PLEASE NOTE THAT DEGREES OBTAINED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES NEED A PORTUGUESE RECOGNITION ISSUED BY A PORTUGUESE HIGH DEGREE INSTITUTION, ACCORDING TO THE DECREE-LAW NR. 66/2018 , OF AUGUST 16TH AND THE MINISTERIAL ORDER NR. 33/2019 , OF JANUARY 25TH . THE PRESENTATION OF SUCH RECOGNITION IS MANDATORY FOR CONTRACT SIGNATURE. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED IN: HTTPS://WWW.DGES.GOV.PT/EN/PAGINA/DEGREE-AND-DIPLOMA-RECOGNITION )

 

Deadlines

This call is open from February 23 to March 10, with a decision expected on March 20, 2024.

 

Generalrules of data protection (GDPR)

With the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 2016, commonly known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and in order to ensure a fair and transparent treatment of the holder of the data, InnovPlantProtect informs that by applying for this position you are authorizing InnovPlantProtect to (1) collect and process your personal data deemed necessary and relevant to this recruitment process, (2) to disclose the results of the evaluation in accordance with the legislation in force.

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biological engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

 

• PhD qualification in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Ecology, Geography, Agricultural Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science.
• Demonstrable skills to work with one or more of the following tools: QGIS, GRASS, GDAL, R, Python, SNAP, Google Earth Engine, OpenDroneMap, Pix4D.
• Experience in spatial statistics, environmental and ecological modelling.
• Experience in drone and satellite data acquisition, pre-processing and analysis.
• Familiarity with Linux environment.
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills, self-motivation, open and curious mind, aptitude at learning.
• Good communication skills with both technical and non-technical staff.
• Ability to work independently, while enjoying working as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good written and spoken level of English.

Level

Good

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

InnovPlantProtect

Country

Portugal

State/Province

Portalegre

City

Elvas

Postal Code

7350-478

Street

Estrada de Gil Vaz s/n (estação de melhoramento de plantas)

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Elvas

City

Elvas

Website

https://iplantprotect.pt/

Street

Estrada de Gil Vaz s/n

Postal Code

7350-478

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

+351268096127

STATUS: EXPIRED