[Gdal-dev] position : automated image processing, SA

[Frederic Claudel]

Hi list,

this is to advertise for a research position about "automated image processing chains", at the CSIR - Meraka Institute, Tshwane (Pretoria), South Africa.
the position is available from January 2006. The duration is minimum one year, preferably three years.

AIMS:
- research image processing techniques for remote sensing data sets (aerial, satellite)
- implement adaptable, self-describing automatic image/vector processes
- evaluate domain needs/queries automatically and construct relevant data flows
- use standards and unify the processes (OGC services, ISO), in the context of the Sensor Web Enablement
- assess image quality
- integrate with other geographic information 
- build on top of existing open source software (OSSIM, GDAL, POSTGIS, GEOTOOLS, GEOSERVER, MAPSERVER)

SKILLS NEEDED:
- at least 2 years of experience in image processing
- applied mathematics : feature detection and matching, optimization, geometry, statistics
- remote sensing skills : geometric/radiometric image correction, photogrammetry, geography basics
- good knowledge of OGC specifications is a plus
- object oriented software design, C++  (Java and Python)
note: preference will be given to experienced OSSIM developers.

CONTEXT:
-the researcher will be integrated into a team of remote sensing and image processing specialists
-he will answer information needs from the scientific, industrial and governmental communities
-he will have a priviledged access to satellite data sources
-he will participate in scientific projects within the Meraka Institute and the CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research)

so if you're ready for an african experience, please send your motivations (with a CV) to Mr. Andrew Terhorst : aterhorst -at- csir -dot- co -dot- za

regards,
Frederic Claudel
Meraka Institute - CSIR



-- 
This message is subject to the CSIR's copyright, terms and conditions and
e-mail legal notice. Views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the
views of the CSIR.
 
CSIR E-mail Legal Notice
http://mail.csir.co.za/CSIR_eMail_Legal_Notice.html 
 
CSIR Copyright, Terms and Conditions
http://mail.csir.co.za/CSIR_Copyright.html 
 
For electronic copies of the CSIR Copyright, Terms and Conditions and the CSIR
Legal Notice send a blank message with REQUEST LEGAL in the subject line to
HelpDesk at csir.co.za.


This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, 
and is believed to be clean.  MailScanner thanks Transtec Computers for their support.