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We are now looking for a Digital Image Analysis specialist to join our Remote Sensing research team in Espoo
As a Senior Scientist, Digital Image Analyst you are focusing on analyzing Earth Observation and other remotely sensed image data. Your key goals are developing methodologies for near-real-time data analysis of satellite remotely sensed data, including hyperspectral data. The position is in Espoo.
Our Remote Sensing team conducts data analysis of remotely sensed data, driving innovative solutions for assessing and monitoring natural resources, object detection, semantic segmentation, and other application areas. You will be at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies, including time series analysis, near-real-time data processing, AI-based solutions, and multi-source data fusion. As a member of our team, you will collaborate with world-renowned research institutes, universities, and companies, and have the opportunity to contribute to impactful areas such as security, national defense, and natural resource monitoring.
As a Senior Scientist, you will:
- Work as a data scientist in analyzing EO data and other remotely sensed data.
- Manage research and commercial projects, write, and contribute to grant proposals and commercial project tenders.
- Develop and implement novel AI-based analysis methods to interpret remotely sensed data.
- Document the results (in English) and communicate with customers and other stakeholders.
Who we are looking for:
We expect that you have
- At least two years of working experience with digital image analysis
- Deep understanding of 2D/3D object recognition, image segmentation, motion detection, or video tracking methods
- Strong experience in AI/machine learning methods including classification and/or regression modelling
- Basic knowledge of GIS/spatial analysis, and statistics
- Good cooperation and networking skills.
- At least an MSc degree in information sciences or another suitable discipline.
- Fluent in written and oral communication in English.
Hands-on experience with methods like R-CNN, SSD, and YOLO will be regarded as plus.
As a person, we hope that you are:
- Self-driven and excited to learn new things and to strengthen your skills in the field of remote sensing.
- You find it interesting to be part of the development of state-of-the-art remote sensing analysis in our international projects that aim for global markets.
With VTT, you’ll enjoy:
- Visionary work in technology. We offer positions at the cutting-edge of technology and engineering, from next-generation microelectronics and quantum technology to automation and robotics, energy systems, and more. Our research agenda is dedicated to creating sustainable growth by solving systemic and technological challenges, so your work will go towards creating a real, positive impact. Read more about our strategy – the path of exponential hope.
- Fascinating projects, excellent research environment. Our researchers get to work on a combination of cutting-edge academic research and applied customer projects locally and internationally. At VTT, you'll have state-of-the-art research facilities, such as Micronova, the Finnish research infrastructure for micro-, nano-, and quantum technologies.
- Great career opportunities, superb colleagues. At VTT, excellence in research is a strategic priority. We offer long-term positions and stable career paths in top-level research. People tend to stay with us for over ten years since there are always new roles and responsibilities to grow into. Collaborating in a cross-disciplinary community with superb colleagues is a source of learning, inspiration, and fun. Read more about our organisational culture as the builder of the world's most meaningful place to work.
- Support for your well-being. Our people are our main asset, so we take good care of them. We aim to nurture excellent team spirit and leadership and offer versatile well-being services to enable a good work-life balance. On top of 6 weeks of paid holidays, we offer exercise and culture benefits, hobby clubs, and voluntary well-being services such as meditation and cognitive ergonomics training.
Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds!
Please send your CV and application with your salary request via our recruitment system as soon as possible but at the latest by 28 May 2023. We will process applications as they come in and fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate. A security clearance procedure may be conducted during the recruitment process.
Interested and want to know more?
For further information, please contact Research Team Leader Jussi Peuhkurinen (jussi.peuhkurinen@vtt.fi)
We look forward to hearing from you!
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