GIS Specialist / Developer

5d5 days ago

CERN

CH · Contract · CHF 63,192 – CHF 69,516

About this role

You will contribute to the administration, operation, support and development of Geographic Information System (GIS) applications, including web interfaces to share geospatial information. You will be part of the Geomatics team in charge of measuring, collecting and managing geospatial data related to CERN infrastructure and equipment. This role is within the Site and Civil Engineering (SCE) Department.

Your day-to-day will involve collaborating with Future Collider Studies such as FCC and Muon Collider to ensure reliability and continuous improvement of dedicated GIS applications. You will implement additional developments and enhancements to current web applications. Additionally, maintain and support existing GIS web applications for CERN and external users.

Perform computing tasks related to GIS infrastructure and databases as part of the Geomatics team. Work in an environment managing geospatial data for infrastructure and equipment. Engage with projects supporting major collider studies and site engineering needs.

Gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge research setting at CERN, where the impossible is made possible. Develop skills in GIS web technologies and geospatial tools. Benefit from training opportunities including language classes for long-term growth.

Requirements

Initial experience in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), particularly the ESRI suite, and in managing geospatial data related to infrastructure and equipment
Initial experience in the development of web-based GIS applications and their maintenance
Initial experience in developing tools and scripts related to geospatial information and associated databases
Knowledge of and interest in geodesy
Strong foundations in GIS software (desktop and server), ideally the ESRI suite (ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise), and programming in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript
Practical knowledge of web technologies, including JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS, and of web services (SOAP/REST) for system integration, as well as version control systems (Git)
Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously and a proactive mindset
Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the basics of the other language

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Future Collider Studies (e.g. FCC, Muon Collider) to ensure reliability and continuous improvement of dedicated GIS applications
Implement additional developments and enhancements to current web applications
Maintain and support existing GIS web applications for CERN and external users
Perform computing tasks related to GIS infrastructure and databases
Develop tools and scripts related to geospatial information and associated databases
Administer and operate GIS applications including web interfaces for sharing geospatial data
Manage geospatial data collection and measurement for CERN infrastructure

Benefits

A monthly stipend between 5266-5793 Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree
30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure
Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund
Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances
A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances
Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months
On-the-job and formal training including language classes