ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (UD)
IN TOPOGRAPHIC CARTOGRAPHY
with an emphasis on the relationship between multi-scale
digital landscape models and derived digital cartographic
models for use in a GIS-environment.
1997-1
GEODESIA
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR AEROSPACE SURVEYAND EARTH SCIENCES
ITC DEVELOPS AND TRANSFERS
KNOWLEDGE ON GEOINFORMA-
TION MANAGEMENT FOR
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
One of mankind's greatest chal
lenges is achieving an appropriate
balance between the development of
natural resources and maintaining an
optimal natural environment. To meet
this challenge, we need detailed and
reliable geoinformation and geoinfor-
mation management tools. At the
International Institute for Aerospace
Survey and Earth Sciences (ITC),
knowledge of geoinformation manage
ment is amply available, and continual
ly being developed and extended.
By means of education, research and
consulting, we contribute to capacity-
building in the developing world.
Much attention is given to the transfer
of technologies to organizations in
developing countries. 'Geoinformation
management', 'worldwide' and 'innova
tive' are our key words. We concentrate
on earth observation, the generation of
spatial information and on the develop
ment of data integration methods.
We provide tools that can support the
processes of planning and decision
making for sustainable development
and the alleviation of poverty in develop
ing countries. The Institute has a scien
tific staff of some 200 professionals of
25 nationalities. Since 1950 more than
11,500 students from over 150 countries
have followed one of ITC's 40 courses
leading to PhD and MSc degrees and
postgraduate diplomas.
The Geoinformatics Department is offering the following vacancy in the academic
Chair of Cartography for a period of four (4) years
MAIN TASKS:
Under the general direction of the
Professor in Cartography:
- initiation and execution of and
participation in research, education
and consulting programmes in carto
graphy in general and in digital topo
graphic cartography in particular;
- direction of and participation in
the development of educational mate
rials in the subject matter to effective
quality standards for students at
Diploma, Professional Master and
Master of Science level;
- (co-)supervision of case studies and
thesis/research work of ITC-students at
M.Sc. level;
- participation in consulting and con
tract research activities;
- keeping up-to-date with (scientific and
technological) developments in carto
graphy and in the field of specialisation;
- active participation in national and
international professional associations.
REQUIREMENTS:
- PhD or Graduate degree from a recog
nised university (M.Sc., Ir., Dipl. Ing.) or
equivalent in geodesy with, preferably,
a specialisation in cartography, combi
ned with a good publishing record;
- education and research and, prefer
ably, practical experience in digital
topographic cartography;
- comprehensive knowledge of the field
of geoinformatics;
- strong interest in developing cost
effective solutions relevant to a large
variety of problems in developing
countries;
- demonstrated ability to participate in
interdisciplinary project teams;
- demonstrated ability to work effec
tively in a multicultural and interna
tional environment.
Candidates should be proficient in the
English language. Foreign applicants
should be prepared to learn the Dutch
language.
In view of the ratio between men and
women of the staff of ITC, in case of equal
qualifications and abilities, preference
will be given to a female candidate.
Details on this position and information
on the structure of the Geoinformatics
Department may be obtained from Dr.
M.J. Kraak, Professor in Cartography,
telephone +31 (0)53 4874463. Selected
candidates will be invited to present
their ideas and intentions to the selec
tion advisory committee and will be
requested to give a guest lecture.
We offer an inspiring and challenging
working environment and good employ
ment and financial facilities. The gross
annual salary ranges from DG 46.000,- to
DG 97.400,- exclusive of allowances.
Interested candidates are requested to
send their application and detailed CV
before 15 March 1997 to Mr. J.G. Droog
of the Personnel and Organization
Department of ITC, P.O. Box 6, 7500 AA
Enschede, The Netherlands.
Information from third parties regarding
suitable candidates will be welcomed
and treated confidentially.
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