Research Associate - Geoinformatics, Hydrography, or Geodesy | Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin/Wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiter (m/w/d) Geoinformatik, Hydrographie
BAV Dienstsitz Aurich
Job Summary
The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) is seeking a Research Associate in Geoinformatics, Hydrography, or Geodesy to join their Nautical Hydrography department in Rostock. This role is crucial for the international "Baltic Sea e-nav" project, which aims to implement the next generation of electronic navigation charts (ENC) based on the IHO S-100 standard. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing tools to process 3D seabed data, extract information from the BSH hydrographic database, and convert it to the new S-102 data model. Key tasks include designing and implementing fully automated procedures for S-102 product delivery, developing interfaces for data transfer, and validating prototypes. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the digitalization of maritime navigation, enhancing safety and efficiency in the Baltic Sea.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree, Diploma, or equivalent in Geoinformatics, Hydrography, or a comparable field, or recognized equivalent qualifications and experience.
Experience
- Professional experience in Geoinformation, Hydrography, and Geodesy
- Extensive experience with geodata processing methods
- Strong programming skills in a high-level programming language
Languages
Additional
- Limited contract until October 31, 2026, within the "Baltic Sea e-nav" project. Location is Rostock, Germany. Must meet required criteria by the time of appointment. Foreign educational qualifications require an anabin database certificate for comparability with German degrees.
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