Job Purpose

To provide in-depth technical expertise in geospatial data management and geospatial analysis to aid the delivery of research objectives. Specifically, the postholder will undertake a range geospatial activities relating to ongoing research on three (or more) coastal change research projects; including Resilient Anthropocene Coastal Communities (UKRI), Coastal Change Assessment at Montrose, and Climate Risk Assessment for South East Scotland (Coastal Change Assessment).

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1.  Provide in-depth technical knowledge, support, solutions, and advice to academics, researchers and other technicians within the research projects and contribute to the delivery of research objectives.

2.  To troubleshoot technical issues and to provide expert technical guidance in geospatial data management and analysis. To suggest, implement and evaluate improvements to geospatial workflows. Diagnose and rectify faults/problems with data and software whilst working to a safe and professional standard.

3.  To be responsible for creation, maintenance and archiving of geospatial resources including physical maps, databases, and data sets - along with maintaining associated meta-data.

4.  Collect, analyse and interpret data using standard procedures and ensure that accurate records are kept and databases are updated accordingly. Present findings accurately. This may include research and/or teaching related data.

5.  To maintain and continually update knowledge of advancements in relevant GIS, Survey and Remote Sensing technologies and their applications. Advise, train and provide guidance to service users in the best application and operation of technical resources.

6.  To provide technical support, where required, throughout the school of Geographical and Earth Sciences.

7.  In liaison with relevant senior staff, monitor technical standards, advise, implement and evaluate improvements to existing protocols as required.

8.  Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team meetings/discussions and contribute to the wider College/Institute/School activities as required, including the Technician Commitment key themes, https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/technicians/

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 7 [Advanced Higher / Scottish vocational Qualification level 3, Higher National Certificate] or equivalent, and experience of personal development in a similar role.

A2 Detailed understanding of fundamental geospatial data science and practical geospatial technologies.

A3 Knowledge of application areas using Survey, GIS and/or Remote Sensing, particularly within environmental sciences, earth science, physical geography, or geomatics.

A4 Knowledge and experienced in the use of a wide range of geospatial software e.g. ArcGIS (Pro/Online/Hubs) and/or QGIS and excellent broader IT skills.

Desirable:

B1 SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate degree) in a relevant subject (e.g. Geomatics, GIS, Geospatial Science, Remote Sensing) or equivalent in professional experience.

B2 Membership of an appropriate professional institution e.g. CICES, RICS, ICE, AGI, RGS.

Skills

Essential:

C1 Strong numeracy & analytical skills.

C2 Strong technical skills in field data collection, processing, and presentation of geospatial data.

C3 Strong IT skills including data/file management and use of common office software.

C4 Capability to develop existing, and acquire new, technical skills in the geospatial domain.

C5 Initiative and judgment to resolve problems independently and/or through a support team.

C6 Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

C7 Able to work independently and also operate as part of a team.

C8 Experience of working with government bodies (e.g. British Geological Survey or local authorities) on geospatial data projects.

Desirable:

D1 Programming skills in a high-level language e.g. Python.

D2 Experience with geospatial Python libraries e.g. GDAL, geopandas, arcpy, pyproj, geemap, Open3D.

Experience

Essential:

E1 Experience and understanding and interpreting geospatial data relevant to historic land use, coastal change and/or coastal land-use planning.

E2 Experience of planning and organising own workload to meet the needs of service users.

E3 Experience of working independently and in team environments.

Desirable:

F1 Relevant work experience within a similar environment, including evidence of previous professional development.

F2 Experience of providing expert technical support.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 5, £26,338 - £30,805 per annum.

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and fixed term for up to 3 months in the first instance.

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension , benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community here.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/benefits-salary-and-flexible-working for more information.

Closing Date: 15 May 2025