GIS expert

#HumanizingTechnology

ABOUT SEIDOR

At SEIDOR, we help drive the transformation and competitiveness of our clients through technology and innovation, always focusing on the value of the human side and being committed to talent and sustainable development.

We are a diverse and inclusive organization that believes in equal opportunities. We already have over 8,000 professionals in 45 countries across Europe, Latin America, the United States, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

Here, you can develop and grow both professionally and personally from day one, with the support of a great team that shares human values.

We carry out projects with a positive impact at both national and international levels, serving clients from different industries and collaborating closely with the leading technology providers (such as SAP, Microsoft, Salesforce, IBM, Google, AWS, Cisco, Adobe). We are one of the most recognized and awarded companies by our partners.

We are committed to sustainability and promote ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria to achieve sustainable development. We have reduced and offset our carbon footprint, becoming a net-zero company.

At SEIDOR, we believe that to address the challenges of the digital world and the new hurdles that arise, we must have the best allies, market-leading technologies, and, above all, the best people.

Will you join us in humanizing technology?

ABOUT THE JOB

We are a large company with a start-up spirit. We organize ourselves into expert knowledge Units that collaborate with each other.

That's why we are looking for curious individuals who are motivated by challenges and eager to grow personally and professionally, to join our team and make a positive impact on the world through technology.

ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?

We want you to be a part of our team, from Ispra, as a GIS expert.

WHAT WILL YOU DO IN YOUR DAY-TO-DAY?

• Design of specific data processing workflows solving needs of the Exposure Mapping Component of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) to produce population density grids.

• Preparation of population census data as input for the population modelling and multi-temporal estimate, including the harmonisation of spatial units, identification and solution of inconsistencies in the population census data.

• Refinement of the downscaling workflow to improve the generation of population grids beyond the census epoch

• Implementation of the processing workflows in distributed processing environments (parallel processing) in support of the population grid production tasks of the GHSL project.

• Monitoring the execution of the population grid production tasks, evaluate of the results, and solve problems when identified.

• Implementation of the DEGURBA methodology to the generated population grids and production of population statistics by DEGURBA

• Documentation and update of the above software components and derived data sets.

• Contribute to technical reports describing the experiments and revision of technical documents.

• Support the preparation of training material for use of the tools by the project partner.

• Interaction with the project leaders, project team members, customer, users, and the developers

WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM YOU?

• At least 5 years of specific expertise in geospatial analysis of human settlements and Degree of Urbanisation
• At least 5 years of specific expertise in population modelling and geospatial downscaling
• In-depth knowledge of (geospatial) scientific programming languages including Matlab and Python.
• Very good knowledge of GIS software and tools, in particular ArcGIS, QGIS and GDAL.
• Good knowledge of geospatial data analysis
• Good knowledge of population modelling approaches
• Ability to apply high quality standards
• Analysis and problem solving skills
• Capability to write clear and structured technical documents
• Ability to participate in technical meetings and good communication skills
• Ability to understand, speak and write English (C1 level).

WHAT WILL YOU FIND AT SEIDOR?

• A diverse team. We respect the differences that make us more human.
• Companionship. We work as a team and learn from each other.
• Flexibility and work-life balance. Remote working is in our DNA. We promote flexible working hours and offer shorter working day every Friday, as well as in the months of July and August.
• Continuous learning. Language courses, technical training, certifications, and more.
• Personalized career development, allowing you to decide where you want to go.
• Autonomy and the opportunity to suggest and promote new opportunities.
• Flexible compensation program. Childcare vouchers, restaurant benefits, transportation, and health insurance.
• Exclusive discounts and special conditions on technology, leisure, travel, and more.
• You can be part of charitable and environmentally related initiatives.
• If you have international interests, we are present in 45 countries.

Join our team and help us humanize the world through technology!