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          Position in GIScience <br>
          for Enhancing Elderly Mobility and Urban Accessibility,<br>
          Academic Researcher (</span></b><b
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EN-US">Are you driven by a desire to improve urban environments and
        enhance the
        quality of life for</span></p>
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EN-US">older adults through innovative geographic and routing solutions?
        Do you
        have a background in</span></p>
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EN-US">Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and urban studies? If you
        are keen
        to apply your</span></p>
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EN-US">expertise in a multidisciplinary project that focuses on
        mobility,
        accessibility, and urban</span></p>
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EN-US">planning, then Heidelberg University has an exciting opportunity
        for
        you.</span></p>
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EN-US">We are inviting applications for a 30-month postdoctoral position
        to
        join our GIScience /</span></p>
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style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
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EN-US">Geoinformatics Research Group at the Institute of Geography,
        Heidelberg
        University. You will</span></p>
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        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">contribute to the "Silver Ways: Integrating a Walkable Routing
        System with a 15-Minute</span></p>
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        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
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EN-US">Neighborhood Index to Enhance Mobility for Older People" project.
        This initiative, co-funded by</span></p>
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        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">HORIZON EU and DLR in Germany, is part of the Driving Urban
        Transitions
        (DUT) program. It</span></p>
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        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">encompasses a collaborative network spanning Germany, Sweden, and
        Türkiye, which includes</span></p>
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        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">three universities, three municipalities, and a non-profit
        organization,
        all dedicated to piloting</span></p>
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        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">and implementing urban mobility solutions across diverse
        landscapes.</span></p>
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        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
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EN-US">In this role, you will contribute to understanding and enhancing
        walking
        routes and preferences</span></p>
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        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">of older adults in various urban settings. Your work will involve
        collecting and analyzing data on</span></p>
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        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">walking preferences, developing quantitative models to predict
        route
        choices, implementing a</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">personalized routing system tailored to the needs of older
        adults, and
        developing a walkability</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">index aimed at guiding urban improvements by identifying areas
        where
        accessibility and</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">walkability can be most effectively enhanced for older adults.</span></p>
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        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
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          lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">Project Overview:</span></b></p>
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        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">Active mobility improves health outcomes among older adults. This
        project enhances urban</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">mobility by integrating the development of an age-friendly
        15-minute
        neighbourhood index with</span></p>
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        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">a walkable routing system. Unlike conventional shortest-path
        methods,
        our approach prioritizes</span></p>
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        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">routes that align with the specific needs and preferences of
        older
        adults. Initially, we map their</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">walking routes via travel diaries in diverse urban settings
        across three
        countries. Detailed route</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">attributes are then extracted through Geographic Information
        Systems
        data and street-level</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">images, analyzed using deep learning techniques. We develop
        discrete
        choice models to</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">quantify the impact of these attributes on older adults’ walking
        preferences and use these</span></p>
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        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">models to determine the weighting mechanisms for route
        optimization
        algorithms. The</span></p>
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        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">generated age-friendly routes are then validated and refined
        through
        guided city walks for older</span></p>
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        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">adults, during which their feedback is captured via surveys and
        analyzed
        statistically. The Silver</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">15-Minute Neighbourhood Index is developed to evaluate the
        accessibility
        of essential amenities</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">like healthcare and shopping along these age-friendly routes. In
        partnership with municipal</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">stakeholders, this index and the walkable routes are used to
        co-design
        urban planning solutions</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">that improve accessibility and enhance the quality of life for
        older
        adults.</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> </span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span
          lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">Your tasks:</span></b></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">The selected
        candidate will
        actively engage in all phases of this project, supported by a</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">consortium of
        academic and
        municipal partners.</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Key
        Responsibilities:</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"
style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";
mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span
            style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
          </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Data
        Collection
        and Analysis: Participate in designing and articulating travel
        diaries, and
        analyze responses from surveys to understand older adults'
        walking preferences.</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"
style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";
mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span
            style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
          </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">GIS and
        Route
        Processing: Assist in digitizing walking routes and enriching
        them with GIS-
        and ML-derived attributes.</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"
style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";
mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span
            style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
          </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Route
        Development: Support the generation of alternative walking
        routes and</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:35.4pt"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">contribute to the development of a tailored routing system with
        our
        development</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:35.4pt"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">partners.</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"
style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";
mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span
            style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
          </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Experimental
        Design and Implementation: Collaborate in designing and
        conducting</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:35.4pt"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">urban walking tours, analyzing outcomes to refine routing
        algorithms and
        approaches.</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"
style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";
mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span
            style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
          </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Index
        Development: Contribute to the development and analysis of the
        Silver 15-</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:35.4pt"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">Minute Walkability Index to assess and enhance urban walkability
        for
        older adults.</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> </span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span
          lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">Job Requirements</span></b></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span
          lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">Qualifications / Experience:</span></b></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"
style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";
mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span
            style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
          </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Education:
        PhD
        degree in GIS, Urban Planning, Transport Planning, Geography,</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:35.4pt"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"
style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";
mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span
            style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
          </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Academic
        interests: An interest in urban studies and human mobility.</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"
style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";
mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span
            style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
          </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><span
          style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>GIS and Spatial Analysis:
        Proficiency with GIS
        software and tools for data collection,</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:35.4pt"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">cleaning, and analysis; familiar with platforms like QGIS.</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"
style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";
mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span
            style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
          </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Programming
        Skills: Skills in programming, particularly in Python and/or R,
        for data</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:35.4pt"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">analysis, statistical modeling, and automation of data processes.</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"
style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";
mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span
            style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
          </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Quantitative
        Research Methods: Foundation in quantitative research
        methodologies,</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:35.4pt"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">including survey design, data collection, and statistical
        analysis.</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"
style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";
mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span
            style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
          </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Language
        Proficiency: Fluency in German is essential due to contact with
        local</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:35.4pt"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">stakeholders, along with proficiency in English for this role.</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"
style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";
mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span
            style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
          </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><span
          style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Professional and
        Communication Skills:
        Excellent verbal and written communication</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:35.4pt"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">skills, adept at working in an international environment with
        multiple
        stakeholders,</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:35.4pt"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">accountability and independence.</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><br>
        <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Desired:</b></span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"
style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";
mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span
            style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
          </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Advanced
        Analytical Techniques: Experience with data science for image
        processing,</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:35.4pt"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">network analysis, machine learning, econometric or other relevant
        analytical methods.</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"
style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";
mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span
            style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
          </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Experience
        with
        Routing System: Familiarity with open-source routing services
        using</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:35.4pt"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">OpenStreetMap (OSM) data.</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"
style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";
mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span
            style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
          </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Stakeholder
        Communication: Experience in communicating with stakeholders and</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:35.4pt"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">international partners.</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:35.4pt"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"> </span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> </span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span
          lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">Application Process:</span></b><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> <br>
        Interested candidates should submit the following documents to</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:nir.fulman@uni-heidelberg.de">nir.fulman@uni-heidelberg.de</a>
        and </span><a href="mailto:sven.lautenbach@uni-heidelberg.de"><span
          lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">sven.lautenbach@uni-heidelberg.de</span></a><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">.</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"
style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";
mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span
            style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
          </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Curriculum
        Vitae (CV)</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"
style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";
mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span
            style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
          </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Two
        reference
        letters</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"
style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";
mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span
            style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
          </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><span
          style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Certificate/Transcripts with
        grades</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"
style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";
mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span
            style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
          </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><span
          style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Cover letter/Personal
        statement</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"
style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";
mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span
            style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
          </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><span
          style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Sample of recent research
        work (published
        paper or thesis)</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><br>
        Please attach all of the above as a single PDF document.<br>
        We are looking forward to your application!</span><b
        style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
"Arial Unicode MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US"></span></i></b></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> </span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span
          lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">Benefits:</span></b></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"
style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";
mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span
            style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
          </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Advanced
        Technical Skill Development: Gain experience with cutting-edge
        GIS</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:35.4pt"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">technologies, data analysis techniques, and modeling tools.</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"
style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";
mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span
            style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
          </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">International
        Collaboration and Networking: Work within an international
        consortium,</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:35.4pt"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">including academic institutions, municipalities, and non-profits
        across
        three countries,</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:35.4pt"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">providing networking opportunities and fostering long-term
        professional
        relationships.</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"
style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";
mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span
            style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
          </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Visibility
        in
        High-Impact Projects: Participate in a high-profile, EU
        co-funded project</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:35.4pt"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">that offers visibility, contributing to research that directly
        influences
        urban mobility and</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:35.4pt"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">planning policies across multiple nations.</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"
style="margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:
l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";
mso-bidi-font-family:"Segoe UI Symbol";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">-<span
            style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">      
          </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:
minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Conference
        Participation and Presentation: Possibility to present research
        findings at</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:18.0pt"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">international conferences, enhancing your professional profile
        and
        engaging with leading</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:18.0pt"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US">experts in urban studies and GIScience.</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:18.0pt"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"> </span></p>
    <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ansi-language:EN-US">Heidelberg
        University is a comprehensive university with a strong focus on
        research and an
        international outlook. With around 30,000 students and 8,400
        employees,
        including numerous top researchers, it is a globally respected
        institution that
        also has outstanding economic significance for the Rhine-Neckar
        metropolitan
        region.</span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Unicode MS";mso-ansi-language:
EN-US"> </span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Unicode MS";mso-ansi-language:
EN-US">Detailed information about the GIScience Research Group under </span><a
        href="https://www.geog.uni-heidelberg.de/gis/index_en.html"><span
          lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
"Arial Unicode MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US">https://www.geog.uni-heidelberg.de/gis/index_en.html</span></a><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US"></span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"> </span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ansi-language:EN-US">Heidelberg
        University stands for equal opportunities and diversity. Persons
        with severe
        disabilities will be given preference if they are equally
        qualified.
        Information on job advertisements and the collection of personal
        data is
        available at </span><a
        href="http://www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/job-market"><span
          lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ansi-language:
EN-US">www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/job-market</span></a><span
        class="MsoHyperlink"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ansi-language:
EN-US">.</span></span><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ansi-language:EN-US"></span></p>
    <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-indent:18.0pt"><span
        lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
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