Remote Sensing Specialist for Forest Monitoring Tasks

Remote Sensing Specialist for Forest Monitoring Tasks

GAF AG is an internationally operating company for cross-platform EO-based geoinformation solutions and for the development of innovative GIS and database applications. In addition to the reception and distribution of geodata, GAF holds a leading position in the areas of data refinement and geoconsulting due to its many years of expertise. With an international and interdisciplinary team of experts, GAF sets standards for individual consulting as well as for state-of-the-art cloud- and AI-based solutions in the field of satellite-based monitoring of future- and sustainability-oriented application areas.

To strengthen our capacities in the field of forest monitoring at our headquarters in Munich and to establish an interface with neighbouring specialist areas, we are now looking for a motivated Remote Sensing Specialist.

Role Overview

Our team is working in the tropical forest monitoring (including mangrove) domain using high-resolution and very high-resolution satellite data to support countries with assessing deforestation rates for national and international policy processes. The technical work is complex as the applications are related to different ecosystems and require automated processing chains. This is an opportunity for a specialist with relevant experience in remote sensing to develop his/her technical/project skills as well as professional career in an international organisation. With your expertise, you will form the interface between the specialised tasks focusing on forestry and environment and your colleagues and teams in technical development and implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Act as an interface between the business development team in the forest domain and the technical operational groups, requiring a thorough understanding of client programmes and how EO can provide solutions.
2. Translate user requirements into technical specifications for the GAF technical groups.
3. Support business development in researching and undertaking Policy Analysis on international and national policy issues related to REDD+, Zero Deforestation, and the new EU Deforestation Free Supply Chain.
4. Implement forest and/or land use stratification for classification work.
5. Support conceptual development of workflows for automation of image processing process chains (e.g., time-series analysis, bulk image classification).
6. Organise and implement tropical forest EO product generation considering budget, schedule, and resources.
7. Implement Quality Control and Quality Assurance of output products.
8. Support project reporting and documentation of workflows and tools.
9. Assist the forest team in preparing new proposals, understanding tender objectives, and preparing appropriate text responding to the requirements.

Requirements:

1. Minimum MSc. degree in ecology, forestry or similar, preferably with a focus on remote sensing.
2. Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience after University.
3. Profound knowledge of machine learning, neural networks, and ensemble learning techniques.
4. Understanding of modular process chains for thematic image analysis.
5. Experience with workflows for thematic EO data analysis in Python across optical, thermal, and radar data domains.
6. Advanced practical experience in remote sensing, GIS, EO data processing, tropical forest, and land cover classification.
7. Excellent reporting skills and demonstrated report writing experience.
8. Good communication skills for interfacing with development teams and project managers.
9. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
10. Excellent command of English (C1-C2 level according to the CEFR).

Desirable Knowledge:

1. Programming experience in Python and/or R.
2. Basic knowledge of geodatabases, GeoServer, and OGC Standards.
3. Knowledge of Docker Container and Microservices.
4. Experience in Cloud Computing on AWS or OTC.
5. French or Spanish language skills would be an asset.

Our Offer:

1. Varied and responsible work in an international and interdisciplinary environment.
2. Comprehensive support in familiarising yourself with your professional role.
3. Training and development opportunities.
4. A respectful, friendly, and modern project working environment.
5. Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home.
6. Workation: temporary work from abroad depending on individual and legal requirements.
7. Contribution to the Deutschland-Ticket (job ticket).
8. An attractive location with great public transport connections and recreational activities nearby.
9. Various additional benefits, e.g., company pension scheme, travel health insurance, occupational health management.

Further Information:

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Initially limited to two years, with a subsequent option for a permanent contract. Please note that only applicants with a German work permit can be considered.

Application Process:

If you are interested, please send your application and supporting documents, along with your salary expectations and earliest possible start date, to . Please state „Remote Sensing Specialist for Forest Monitoring Tasks “ as the subject.

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