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CUS - Postdoctoral Researcher in Geospatial Urban Big Data

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  • University/Institute Name Mohammed VI Polytechnic University
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position DurationSee Position Description
  • Position Funding Type Postdoc Salary or Fellowship
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Position Details (Postdoc)

JobDescription:

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Geospatial Urban Big Datato support the analysisofurbandynamicsanddecision-makinginterritorialplanning.Thecandidatemust be proficient in GIS tools, data science techniques, and spatial analysis to leverage big data from cities and model their evolution.

MainTasksandResponsibilities:

  • Collect,clean,andstructurelargevolumesofurbangeospatialdata.
  • Designandimplementspatialmodelsandanalysestoexploreurbandynamics (growth, accessibility, density, etc.).
  • Developinteractivetoolsordashboardstovisualizeresultsandsupportdecision- making.
  • Collaboratewithurbanplanners,localauthorities,andotherresearcherstotranslate data into public policy.
  • Contributetodesigningresearchprojectsorrespondingtointernationalprojectcalls.
  • Participateinscientificpublicationanddisseminationofresultstopolicymakersand communities.

RequiredQualifications:

  • PhDingeomatics,datascience,computerscience,urbanengineering,orrelated disciplines.
  • SpecializationorpriorworkonAfricancitiesordevelopingterritoriesisamajorasset.
  • AdvancedproficiencyinGIStools(ArcGIS,QGIS)andopenspatialdataplatforms (OpenStreetMap, Copernicus, Google Earth Engine, etc.).
  • Experienceinprocessing,integrating,andvisualizinglargeurbandatasets(mobility, environment, infrastructure, demographics, etc.).
  • Programmingskillsfordatascience(Python,R,SQL,PostGIS,GeoPandas,etc.).
  • Knowledgeofurbanmodelsandspatialanalysistools(urbangrowthmodels, accessibility, change detection, etc.).
  • Abilitytoworkwithmultisourcedata(IoT,sensors,satelliteimages,socialmedia, administrative data).
  • Understandingofurbanplanningissues(urbanforms,basicservices,sustainability, resilience).

PersonalandOrganizationalQualities:

  • Abilitytotransformcomplexdataintoactionableinsightsforresearchanddecision- making.
  • Capabilitytoproducehigh-levelpublicationsandpresentresearchfindingsat international conferences.
  • Commitmenttoresearchexcellence.
  • InterestinAfricanissues.
  • Entrepreneurialmindset,dynamism,organizationalskills.
  • FullprofessionalproficiencyinbothFrenchandEnglish,oralandwritten,is required.

WeOffer:

  • Excellentworkingconditionsandinternationallycompetitive salary.
  • Anopportunitytocontributetothedevelopmentofcutting-edgeresearchinAfrica.
  • Averystimulatingmulticulturalworkenvironmentandgreatteamspirit.

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