GIS Specialist

2w2 weeks ago

EUROPEAN DYNAMICS

Varese, IT · Contract · €70,000 – €100,000

About this role

We currently have a vacancy for a GIS Specialist fluent in English to offer services as an expert based in Brussels, Belgium. The work will be carried out on the company’s premises or on site at customer premises. The successful candidate will be integrated in the Development team closely cooperating with a major client’s IT team on site.

Your tasks include managing large spatially-focused soil biological datasets derived from DNA/RNA extractions. Produce maps and time-series reports based on DNA data from LUCAS Soil sampling locations. Perform data elaboration to develop spatial indicators combining genetic data with geographic datasets on soil, climate, land use, terrain, and pollution.

Conduct geospatial and geostatistical analysis including raster processing and integration of diverse datasets. Support development of policy scenarios assessing impacts of land and soil management trends on soil biodiversity through forecasts, time series, and spatial trends. Collaborate within an international, multilingual, and multicultural environment.

EUROPEAN DYNAMICS offers a career in an exciting dynamic company as part of a team for a major European Institution. Expect real chances to make a difference with competitive remuneration on contract basis or full benefits package. The company operates internationally with over 1000 engineers and experts.

Requirements

Master’s degree in IT or relevant discipline combined with minimum 13 years of relevant working experience in IT
At least 3 years of experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS, GRASS-GIS, QGIS
Experience with R programming
Knowledge of underlying concepts and proven practical experience developing and managing soil biodiversity datasets derived through bioinformatics techniques
Knowledge of geospatial analysis including processing of raster data and integration of diverse datasets
Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or equivalents and/or statistical programming environments such as R, MATLAB, SPSS or equivalents
Knowledge of bioinformatics concepts
Excellent command of the English language

Responsibilities

Manage large spatially-focused soil biological datasets derived from DNA/RNA extractions
Produce maps and time-series reports based on DNA data extracted from LUCAS Soil sampling locations
Elaborate data to support development of spatial indicators combining genetic data with geographic datasets reflecting environmental drivers of soil biodiversity
Perform geospatial and geostatistical analysis including raster processing and integration of diverse datasets
Conduct geospatial analysis to support policy scenarios assessing impacts of land and soil management trends on soil biodiversity

Benefits

Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience on contract basis or with full benefits package
Work as part of a team for a major European Institution in an international multilingual and multicultural environment
Real chances to make a difference
Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity and diversity