Research Fellow in Geospatial Analytics and Earth Observation Image Processing at the career level of Research Fellow

3 Mar 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Estonian University of Life Sciences

Department

Chair of Environmental Protection and Landscape Management

Research Field

Environmental science
Geography
Environmental science » Ecology
Geosciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions

Other Positions

Application Deadline

15 Apr 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Tallinn)

Country

Estonia

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Research activities focus on advancing geospatial analytics and Earth observation (EO) image processing through the development of innovative methodologies for the analysis of synergistic multispectral satellite data and very high-resolution remote sensing imagery acquired from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. The responsibilities include active participation in interdisciplinary research projects, dissemination of research outcomes through publications in high-impact scientific journals, and supervision of graduate and doctoral students. Collaboration with public agencies, non-governmental organizations, and industry partners is emphasized to enhance knowledge transfer and practical application of research findings. By strengthening EO analytics, the research supports evidence-based decision-making for climate resilience and sustainable environmental policy, in alignment with Estonia’s and the European Union’s strategic priorities in digital innovation and the green transition. The overarching objective is to ensure scientific rigor, interdisciplinary coherence, and tangible real-world impact, positioning EO data as a foundational component of integrated environmental management value chains.

Where to apply

E-mail

konkurss@emu.ee

Requirements

Research Field

Environmental science

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Geography

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Environmental science » Ecology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Geosciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Required education level

• A doctoral degree in the natural sciences, such as environmental sciences, geography, ecology, remote sensing, geoinformatics, or a closely related field.

 

Required experience

• Previous experience in research and teaching at a university or research institution.
• A publication record commensurate with the position of Researcher, including peer-reviewed scientific publications in the fields of remote sensing and UAV/drone-based environmental monitoring, as well as applications of machine learning.
• Experience in initiating, applying for, and participating in research and development projects, including national and international funding schemes.
• Experience with applied remote sensing projects, preferably based on Estonian environmental and spatial data repositories.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Well-developed analytical and initiative-taking skills, including the ability to independently develop and advance research activities.

 

Required language skills

• Willingness and motivation to acquire proficiency in the Estonian language, with Estonian language skills at least at beginner level (A1), or readiness to achieve this level after appointment
• An academic staff member with an indefinite employment contract who does not speak Estonian must acquire Estonian language proficiency at the B1 level (CEFR) within three years and at the B2 level within five years.

Languages

ESTONIAN

Level

Good

Research Field

Environmental scienceGeographyEnvironmental science » EcologyGeosciences

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information
Selection process

To participate in the competition, candidates are required to submit the following documents by e-mail to konkurss@emu.ee  by April 15, 2026:

• an application to the Rector;
• a copy of the document certifying education and/or academic degree;
• CV (curriculum vitae) and a structured list of scientific publications of recent ten years, in the Estonian Research Information System (ETIS) standard format (up to ten significant publications from the earlier period may be included at will); information on academic work and in-service training done within five recent years shall be enclosed with the CV;
• the candidate for the position of Professor shall submit motivation letter reflecting the candidate’s vision about the development of this specific research field and related international cooperation in the university, and the measures that the candidate is going to take for increasing the level of research and teaching in the field (max 1500 words);
• Researcher ID / ORCID / Google Scholar reference;
• other relevant materials at the discretion of the applicant.

 

Application documents shall be submitted in Estonian or in English. The candidate for the position of a professor shall submit the application documents in Estonian and English. As an exception, application documents may be submitted in English only, if Estonian is not expected from the position holder. The documents shall be submitted in the written form by e-mail to konkurss@emu.ee .

In case the applicant has obtained higher education in a foreign country, the University will ask for an assessment from the academic recognition information centre (Estonian ENIC/NARIC Centre) on the conformity of the qualification of the applicant to the qualifications required in the position.

For candidates who apply for the position of Professor for the first time it is mandatory to present a public lecture (venia legendi), in case they have not done it earlier.

The Estonian University of Life Sciences values diversity and encourages applications from individuals regardless of their gender or sexual identity, ethnic or religious background, age, or disability.

Further information: HR Chief Specialist, e-mail konkurss@emu.ee .

 

Useful links

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Principles of Equal Treatment at the Estonian University of Life Sciences

Additional comments

Further information:

Kalev Sepp

Tenured Professor in Environmental Protection and Landscape Management (Head of the Chair)

Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Chair of Environmental Protection and Landscape Management

Tel +372 7313777; +372 5100678

kalev.sepp@emu.ee

Website for additional job details

https://www.emu.ee/en/academic-vacancies

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Estonian University of Life Sciences

Country

Estonia

State/Province

Tartu

City

Tartu

Street

Kreutzwaldi 5

Geofield

Contact

State/Province

Tartu

City

Tartu

Website

http://www.emu.ee/en

Street

Fr. R. Kreutzwaldi 1

E-Mail

konkurss@emu.ee

STATUS: EXPIRED

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