(Senior) Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d)
3D/4D Point Clouds & Machine Learning
The 3DGeo Research Group (uni-heidelberg.de/3dgeo, Prof. Bernhard Höfle) at
the Institute of Geography and Interdisciplinary Center for Scientific
Computing (IWR) is looking for a highly motivated (senior) postdoctoral
researcher to strengthen our research, education and scientific software
development in the field of geographic 3D/4D point cloud analysis and
machine/deep learning methods. The position will start 1 September 2023 (or
depending on the availability of the candidate).
(Senior) Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d)
3D/4D Point Clouds & Machine Learning
In this position you will:
Push the research frontier in the development of new methods to extract
information from dense geographic point cloud time series (e.g., from
permanent TLS monitoring)
Strongly involve machine learning, and coupling of deep learning and
synthetic training data generation by LiDAR simulation in you change
analysis and classification
Contribute actively to our scientific software projects py4dgeo and
HELIOS++ by applying and extending them. Professional software development
support will be provided for you
Have the option to teach university courses and supervise students of
various disciplines such as geography, geoinformatics, computer science
and scientific computing
You have:
Achieved an excellent doctoral degree in a discipline related to
geographic point cloud analysis (e.g., geoinformatics, remote sensing,
photogrammetry, computer science)
Published several publications in leading journals and recognized
conferences
Strong programming skills in Python (optionally C++) and experience with
git repositories
Gained initial experience with project management and interest for grant
writing
We will provide:
Full-time (or part-time) TV-L E13 position for minimum of 3 years (up
to 6 years)
Gross salary depending on experience starting from currently min. 52,200 €
per year (gross)
Family-friendly and stimulating scientific environment and international
research group
Mentoring and professional career coaching towards your own professorship
Start-up package to develop own research and to hire assistants for
personal support
Strong international scientific network and opportunities to collaborate
Leading working environment: State-of-the-art 3D sensing equipment, high-
performance computing facilities, Scientific Software Center (SSC), etc.
Your application:
Includes a motivation letter (max. 1 page) addressing the given research
focus of this position, complete CV with list of publications, links to
your open source projects and contributions (e.g., GitHub), contact
details of two academic references
Submit all documents into a single PDF to the given contact below
Review of applications will begin May 28, 2023 until the position is
filled
Contact & questions: Prof. Dr. Bernhard Höfle, 3DGeo, Heidelberg University,
Germany.
Heidelberg University stands for equal opportunities and diversity. Qualified
female candidates are especially invited to apply. Persons with severe
disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified.
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