Universität Heidelberg: (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).

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 your 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.

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