Research Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Gauteng, South Africa University of Johannesburg Full time

Research Coordinator (P9) (Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment) 15 months contract

Advert reference: uj_000391

Advert status: Online

**Position Summary**:
**Industry**:Education & Training

**Job category**:Education and Training

**Campus**:Doornfontein Campus

**Contract**:Fixed Term Contract

**Remuneration**:Market Related

**EE position**:EE

**Level**:Skilled

**Introduction**:
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**Job description**:
GeoSpace International (Pty) Ltd is a Pretoria (South Africa) based company that has been active in the geospatial industry in Africa since 1989. GeoSpace is a leading aerial photography service provider in Africa. The Company provides truly unique census solutions and is arguably the largest socio-demographic field survey house in Africa. Our technology partners are Hexagon and Airbus.

**Responsibilities**:

- The Role:_

An exciting opportunity has become available to work full time on 15-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop bespoke data science capabilities to undertake analysis of crop spectral signatures through remote sensing technologies. Supported by a team of academics at Manchester Metropolitan University (UK) and the University of Johannesburg, you will be based at the company’s premises in Pretoria, GeoSpace.

**Minimum requirements**:

- Masters’ qualification in a data science field, with knowledge and expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Large-Scale Data Analytics.
- R, Python or similar open-source software
- Open-source GIS software (e.g. QGIS)
- Working knowledge of Linux environment
- Satellite data dissemination (e.g. SAR optical and multispectral)

**Competencies**:

- Enthusiasm, strong communication and time management skills
- Must be able to work to deadlines, both individually and collaboratively, often with multiple tasks
- Good command of written and spoken English
- Capability to communicate complex concepts in a clear manner to a wide-ranging audience.
- Eagerness to learn and develop knowledge in emerging technologies
- Ability to work independently, manage and carry out appropriate research and respond to enquiries and requests for information from the KTP partners and relevant stakeholders
- Willingness to travel, both internally and abroad
- Benefits:_
- £2,500 budget to spend on personal training
- Attendance at two residential managerial workshops

**Recommendations**:

- Knowledge of the following:

- Remote sensing tools such as GDAL, ERDAS Imagine and Google Earth engine
- Big data and relevant machine learning algorithms
- Agricultural remote sensing
- SQL
- Linux

**ENQUIRIES**:
**ENQUIRIES REGARDING THE JOB CONTENT**: Prof Thokozani Shongwe at (011) 559 2107 or Dr Khaled Rabie at (011) 559 2107
**ENQUIRIES REGARDING HR MATTERS**: Mrs N Ntsimane at (011) 559 3010

**Enquiries (UJ e-recruitment Portal)


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