• A PhD in geoinformation science, computer science, or a relevant (engineering) field
• A professional track record that features work in (geo)data science, data organization, systems architecture, or geospatial applications analysis and modelling
• Familiarity with problems in geodata interoperability and distributed geodata storage and processing
• Potential for innovative scientific publications and writing of proposals
• Embracing principles of Open Science and FAIR data and looking for impact beyond the pure academic process
• Experience in teaching and supervising undergraduate students, and interest in and potential to supervise graduate students
• Outward-looking, with an eye for strategic opportunities, and an understanding of project acquisition strategy
• Interest in contributing to the capacity development mission of ITC, and a willingness to undertake international travel to low- and middle-income countries
• Affinity to collaborate in an international and interdisciplinary team, especially in the wider Dutch environmental and earth sciences domain
• Excellent command of English. Knowledge of or willingness to learn Dutch is an advantage

• An inspiring multidisciplinary and challenging international and academic environment. The university offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues in which internationalization is an important part of the strategic agenda
• Full-time position for initially one year, after which your position can become permanent, subject to a successful evaluation
• Gross monthly salary between € 3,974.- and € 4,670.- (depending on experience and qualifications, job profile Assistant Professor level 2)
• A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.3%
• Excellent support for research and facilities for professional and personal development
• A solid pension scheme
• A total of 41 holiday days in case of full-time employment
• Costs for moving to Enschede may be reimbursed
• Possibility to apply for the 30% facility (if applicable for you). For more information: https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/en/individuals/content/c…)

For more information, you can contact Dr Frank Ostermann (e-mail: f.o.ostermann@utwente.nl). You are also invited to visit our homepage.

Please submit your application before 23 May 2023. Your application has to include

• A motivation letter clearly outlining your skills, your experience and how you fit the tasks and profile of the position
• A full Curriculum Vitae
• The names and contact details of two references

The University of Twente wants to be an organisation that effectively deploys diversity, talents, and capabilities in the labour market for now and in the future. In the framework of our diversity and inclusiveness policy, we strongly stimulate people with a (work) disability to apply for this position.

The University of Twente, faculty ITC would very much like to increase the number of women in the Faculty. Therefore we prioritise female candidates who fit the profile. Hence we will start this procedure by only inviting female applicants in the first round. If this does not result in a match, we will resume the procedure with the rest of the applicants.