[IGSMAIL-5256]: Permanent Research Scientist position at Finnish Geodetic Institute

[Peng Fang]

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IGS Electronic Mail      15 Nov 14:07:53 PST 2005      Message Number 5256
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Author: Peng Fang

The Department of Navigation and Positioning, at the Finnish Geodetic
Institute, Finland, invites applications for the position of Senior Research
Scientist (permanent) in Navigation and Positioning, effective March 1,
2006.

Demonstrated expertise in real-time positioning technologies is required.
Research expertise in one or more of the following areas is desirable:
real-time GNSS positioning, geo-referencing and mobile mapping, urban
navigation with multi-sensors and map matching, and wireless locations.
Knowledge in advanced estimation and optimization methods and programming
skill with C/C++ are advantages.

The position is expected to lead the development of internal and external
funded projects and support the head of department to develop the
department-level research programs.

The Department of Navigation and Positioning is actively participating in
Galileo R&D projects and projects funded by the European Space Agency. It
has the state-of-the-art navigation equipments ranging from geodetic class
GPS receivers, tactical class IMU, data servers to pocket PCs, GPS OEM
boards and mobile phones.

The Finnish Geodetic Institute is a research institute for mapping sciences.
It carries out measurements for the purpose of basic research and engages in
research work in the fields of geodesy, geoinformatics, remote sensing,
navigation and other related sciences.

Applications including a detailed curriculum vitae, a complete list of
publications, and names of three references should be mailed or e-mailed
directly to:

Prof. Ruizhi Chen
Head of Department of Navigation and Positioning
Finnish Geodetic Institute
Geodeetinrinne 2, PL-15
FIN-02431, Masala
Finland
E-mail: ruizhi.chen at fgi.fi

Closing date: January 15, 2006

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The Finnish Geodetic
Institute respects, appreciates and encourages diversity