Postdoc Researcher in Urban Geoinformatics

3 days ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full time

The Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the University of Copenhagen is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join their team. As a postdoc, you will be part of the research project Urban encroachment – untangling drivers and dynamics of land-use transitions in ecologically sensitive areas, funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark.

The overarching aim of this project is to identify and promote more sustainable trajectories of urban expansion in African cities. You will conduct independent research within the project frame, collaborating with the PI and a PhD student. Your primary responsibility will be spatial analyses of urban expansion trends and associated land-use/land cover conversions within natural areas, using remote sensing and GIS-based methodologies.

You are expected to publish scientific articles in internationally recognized journals, present findings at national and international conferences, and contribute to the discussion on policies and planning for ecologically sensitive areas. Additionally, you will facilitate the integration of digital spatial analysis and insights from qualitative research to identify natural areas at risk of future encroachment.

  • This position is available from 1 January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
  • The postdoctoral position is a full-time position with a fixed term limited to 24 months.


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