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GIS Expert in Land Use and Land Cover Change

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Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet (KU) Full time

The University of Copenhagen's Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in urban geoinformatics.

As part of the research project 'Urban Encroachment – Untangling Drivers and Dynamics of Land-Use Transitions in Ecologically Sensitive Areas', you will conduct spatial analyses of urban expansion trends and associated land use/land cover conversions within natural areas, using remote sensing and GIS-based methodologies.

The position is available from January 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. You will be employed in the Sections for Geography at the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the University of Copenhagen.

About the Team

Our team is passionate about advancing knowledge in urban geoinformatics and its application to real-world problems. We believe that collaborative and inclusive research can drive positive change in society.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and conducting independent research within the project frame, in collaboration with the PI and a PhD student.
  • Conducting spatial analyses of urban expansion trends and associated land-use/land cover conversions within natural areas, using remote sensing and GIS-based methodologies.
  • Contributing to the discussion on policies and planning for ecologically sensitive areas and facilitating the integration of digital spatial analysis and insights from qualitative research.