Assistant or Associate Professor, Geoinformatics

Assistant or Associate Professor, Geoinformatics

Aalto University

Espoo, Finland

We are seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic individual for a full-time, tenure track position in the Geoinformatics (GIS) research group, with a focus on photogrammetry and laser scanning. 

The position and our expectations

The Geoinformatics Group at Aalto University conducts multidisciplinary research that spans built and natural environments. Our current research encompasses a wide range of themes, from geodesy and positioning to geoinformation technology (spatial data science) and remote sensing. 

We wish to recruit an ambitious scientist with original ideas who can contribute to ground-breaking research and teaching in the field of photogrammetry and laser scanning. We welcome candidates pursuing diverse and innovative research directions in photogrammetry and laser scanning that complement the work of our current faculty. The successful candidate will already have:

• a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., engineering, physics, geoinformatics);
• strong expertise in quantitative methods in both photogrammetry and laser scanning;
• a research profile in novel photogrammetry and/or laser-scanning methods, covering close-range data analysis and instrumentation, and ideally complemented by experience with airborne or satellite platforms and real-time applications;
• a record of recent, high-quality scientific publications in photogrammetry and/or laser scanning, in which the candidate has played a leading role;
• well-developed collaboration skills and an excellent command of English.

During the selection procedure, preference will be given to candidates who possess one or more, and ideally several, of the following:

• evidence of original and independent scientific thinking, and a proven capacity for independent intellectual contribution
• experience in acquiring academic competitive research funding
• experience working across different research environments
• experience of research cooperation with industrial partners
• a strong academic network
• scientific awards and recognitions
• teaching experience and qualifications in pedagogy
• experience of supervising master’s theses or doctoral research

After recruitment, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• establish and lead their own research team as part of the Geoinformatics research group
• initiate innovative research projects and acquire external funding for them, focusing on topics related to the methodological development of photogrammetry and/or laser scanning
• supervise doctoral researchers and produce high-quality research published in peer-reviewed journals
• provide high-quality teaching in both photogrammetry and laser scanning, particularly in the MSc program in Geoinformatics (Geoinformatics, Master of Science (Technology) | Aalto University)
• disseminate research results, enhance the international visibility of Aalto University, the School of Engineering and the Department of Built Environment, and engage with society at large
• collaborate with different stakeholders, as well as with colleagues in Aalto University and across the global community.

The selected candidate is encouraged to learn Finnish or Swedish if they do not already possess these language skills.