ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (UD)
IN TOPOGRAPHIC CARTOGRAPHY
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1997'U GEODESIA
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FORAEROSPACE 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
MAIN TASKS
Under the general direction of the
Professor in Cartography
- initiate, execute and participate in
research, education and consulting
programmes in cartography in general
and in digital topographic cartogra
phy in particular;
- direct and participate in the develop
ment of educational materials for
topographic cartography courses at
Diploma, Professional Master and
Master of Science Level;
- (co-)supervise case studies and
thesis/research work of ITC-students at
Msc level;
- keep up-to-date with (scientific and
technological) developments in car
tography and in the field of special
ization;
- actively participate in national and
international professional associa
tions.
REQUIREMENTS
- PhD or equivalent in geodesy with,
preferably, a specialization in car
tography, combined with a good
publishing record;
- practical experience with digital topo
graphic cartography in a topographic
mapping organization;
- education experience;
- research experience in the field of
digital topographic cartography;
- comprehensive knowledge of the field
of geoinformatics;
- strong interest in developing cost effec
tive 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.
The Institute has an equal opportunity
policy. Female candidates are particularly
encouraged to apply.
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 46.500,- to
DG 98.400,- exclusive of allowances.
Interested candidates are requested to
send their application and detailed CV be
fore January 15th, 1998 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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