Remote Sensing and GIS Specialist – (CERSGIS)

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, visualizations and geospatial reports
• Support research, capacity building and geospatial applications

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s degree in Remote Sensing, GIS, Geoinformatics, Geography or related field
• 3 to 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 desirable

Location: Accra