Remote Sensing and GIS Specialist – CERSGIS

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Job Detail

  • Job ID 2895
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  5 Years
  • Gender  Any
  • Qualifications  Master's Degree

Job Description

The Centre for Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Services (CERSGIS) at the University of Ghana applies geospatial technologies to support sustainable development. We are seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Remote Sensing and GIS Specialist to design, develop and maintain applications that make geospatial data accessible, user-friendly and impactful for decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Acquire, process and analyse remote sensing imagery (optical, radar, UAV).
  • Develop and manage GIS databases and workflows.
  • Produce maps, visualisations and geospatial reports.
  • Support research, capacity building and geospatial applications.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Remote Sensing, GIS, Geoinformatics, Geography or related field.
  • Three to five (3-5) years of relevant experience.
  • Proficiency with remote sensing (GRASS, SNAP, Google Earth Engine) and GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS).
  • Programming/scripting, Machine Learning and Deep Learning skills (Python, R, JavaScript).
  • Knowledge of UAV data processing is desirable.

Interested candidates should submit the following:

  • A cover letter explaining their motivation and relevant experience.
  • A detailed CV, including references.
  • A portfolio of past projects

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