The International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) has six scientific and several support departments.The Department of Water Resources aims to provide reliable information from satellite and airborne sensors for improving our understanding of the hydrological cycle. It strives to contribute to sustainable development of water resources systems, and support decision-making in integrated water management.
Professors of the departments are expected to actively contribute to research, education and (overseas) project services and to direct and develop staff of their chair-group in these activities. Additional responsibilities of chair-holders include cultivating multidisciplinary cooperation within the Institute, stimulating and maintaining external scientific networks, participating in the management of the department and contribute to the development of the Institute's policies on, and quality assurance of, education and research.
The Institute invites applicants to fill the professorial chair in the Water Resources Department.
PROFESSOR (m/f)
of Spatial Hydrology and Water Resources Management
Main tasks
The professor leads a chair-group that is responsible for initiating, coordinating and executing education, research and advisory services in spatial hydrology and applications of remote sensing and geo-information science in water resources management. The challenge of the new professor will be in the development and application of novel scientific hydrological methods using new data acquisition and management systems, such as satellite sensor data and geospatial information management tools, as an innovative way to address water resources problems.
The chair is linked through an adjunct professorial appointment to Twente University. The research activities of the chair should contribute to the goals of the UT research school and MSc programme.
Successful candidate profile
a PhD degree in a field relevant to hydrology or water management
considerable experience with the applications of remote sensing and geo-information science in water resources
a vision of the role and place of hydrological remote sensing and geo-information applications for solving problems in integrated water management
an international reputation and strong records of publications and funding acquisition
professional experience in developing countries and affinity with the development related mission of ITC
a multidisciplinary approach, proven didactic qualities and evident management capabilities
ITC offers
A full-time structural appointment in an inspiring and challenging international environment. Salary and conditions in accordance with Dutch university regulations; salary depends on qualifications and experience and ranges from CAO university scale 15 to scale 16.
Additional information is available from Dr.Ir. C. Mannaerts, interim Head of the Department of Water Resources (email: mannaerts@itc.nl), phone 31(0)53 4874 210 or Mrs. E. Leurink, Head Personnel & Organization (email: leurink@itc.nl, phone 31 (0)53 4874 329).
The closing date for applications, which should include curriculum vitae and a letter elaborating the motivation for the application, is 1 December 2003. Applications should be sent for the attention of Mrs. E. Leurink, ITC, P.O. Box 6, 7500 AA Enschede, The Netherlands.
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