Remote Sensing & GIS Specialist at Centre For Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Services (CERSGIS)

Accra
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Job DescriptionThe 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-makingKey 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: AccraClosing Date: 20th December, 2025HOW TO APPLYInterested candidates should submit the following:

A cover letter explaining their motivation and relevant experience
A detailed CV, including references
A portfolio of past projects

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