The Institute of Geography at Ruhr University Bochum focuses on the transformation of metropolitan areas from multiple perspectives. The newly founded nighttime light remote sensing group aims to obtain information about the Earth system (and in particular human activity and development) on the basis of observations of electromagnetic radiation at night. This is achieved through the development of new satellite instruments, new retrieval techniques, and improved characterization of the sources of systematic variation and uncertainty in such data.
Your Tasks:
- Developing new methods (or considerably advancing existing methods) of remote sensing using nighttime lights
- Investigating the sources of geographic disparities in per-capita light emissions
- Taking part in the acquisition and analysis of data from new instruments in field studies
- Contributing to an international collaboration developing an advanced nighttime light satellite mission proposal
- Publishing results in English language publications and presenting at scientific conferences
- Teaching (3 SWS) in bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in physical geography
- Support in supervising bachelor’s and master’s theses
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Summary
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Benefits
- Challenging and varied tasks with a high level of independence
- Employment at one of the largest universities in Germany within the University Alliance Ruhr
- Collaboration in a committed and appreciative team
- The chance to join a rapidly growing research field
Requirements
- Completed or soon-to-be completed master’s degree in a physical science or field that involves data processing (e.g. geography, astronomy, computer science)
- Significant experience in at least one (and ideally more than one) of the following areas: GIS, remote sensing, python programming, radiative transfer, radiometry
- High degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently
- Good command of English
- Passion for Earth system science
- An interest and affinity for the night is beneficial
- Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas is not necessary but would be beneficial: optics, photography, photogrammetry, statistics, signal processing, lighting technology, UAV piloting / UAV data acquisition
Application Deadline
November 24, 2025How To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
Ruhr University Bochum on jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de to apply
- Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 5090.
Enquiries: Prof. Christopher Kyba +49 234 32 18088
For more information, kindly visit Ruhr University Bochum scholarship webpage.
