What we offer you:

  • A future-oriented field of work with varied and exciting tasks
  • A permanent (unlimited) employment contract after a probationary period with 30 days’ holiday
  • Deutschlandticket (‘Germany-wide ticket’) as a job ticket with 50% subsidy
  • Flexible working hours with the option to work from home
  • A friendly, informal working atmosphere
  • Regular appraisal interviews for feedback and development opportunities

Team member (scientific collaboration) in web development with a focus on geodata infrastructure and map visualisation

The area of responsibility includes

  • (Further) development of websites for the visualisation and processing of geodata and geodata services
  • Creation and optimisation of databases (especially PostgreSQL) for the storage and processing of geodata
  • Conception and realisation of online map portals

What we are looking for:

  • Interest in working with geodata and motivation to develop solutions as part of a team
  • An open culture of dialogue and self-reflective work

Experience with

  • Frontend: JavaScript, HTML,
  • Backend: PHP, SQL databases

Ideally interest in or experience with

  • OpenLayers or other web mapping libraries
  • GeoServer / Mapserver

Place of work: Potsdam, possibly partly remote

Team member in the area of climate adaptation and landscape planning

The topics and tasks are diverse and varied. They include the preparation of expert reports and concepts for climate impact adaptation and natural climate protection, with a focus on the environmental sector (including forest/forestry, nature conservation, agriculture) and spatial planning (including urban and landscape planning). Sub-aspects of this include the research, analysis and visualisation of geodata and, in particular, remote sensing data, as well as the exchange of information with specialist stakeholders on integration possibilities in municipal tasks. An important part is the conceptual and editorial work with scientific as well as generally understandable concise expression in German. Presentations and participation formats for various stakeholder groups are further important components of the project work.

What we are looking for:

  • Successfully completed university or university of applied sciences degree in geography, geoecology, environmental sciences, environmental planning, landscape planning
  • Professional experience, e.g. in the field of municipal tasks, landscape or urban planning, participation of municipalities and stakeholders on environmental/climate issues or in the field of science communication
  • Good knowledge in one of the areas of nature conservation, (landscape/environmental) planning, agriculture, forestry or other land uses and environmental systems
  • Good knowledge of geoinformation systems (ArcGIS/QGIS) and MS Office
  • Independent, self-reliant and results-orientated work with initiative and enjoyment of working on new topics, conceptual work and method development
  • Interest in taking on project management activities
  • Graphic design skills to present results to the public would be a plus, but not a prerequisite
  • Confident manner and good communication skills in dealing with clients and stakeholders (e.g. authorities and interest groups)
  • Very good written and spoken German
  • Teamwork and open communication

Team member (scientific collaboration) in the conceptual development of remote sensing services

Permanent full-time position in the field of remote sensing

The area of responsibility includes

  • Design and development of remote sensing services for nature and climate protection applications at national and European level.
  • Development of concepts and standards for the integration of remote sensing data, AI and IT in environmental monitoring and policy advice.
  • Analysis of requirements from environmental policy, nature conservation and climate adaptation (e.g. NATURA 2000, Nature Restoration Law, European Green Deal).
  • Collaboration in research and pilot projects for the validation and further development of innovative remote sensing methods.
  • Preparation of technical reports, concept papers and presentations for internal and external partners and public bodies.
  • Support for networking and integration of the developed services in national and European initiatives.

What we are looking for:

  • A university degree (Master) in a relevant field (e.g. geography, geoecology, environmental sciences, remote sensing, geoinformatics, environmental planning, forest sciences).
  • Experience in the design or development of remote sensing applications, ideally in the context of environmental policy or nature conservation.
  • Sound knowledge of remote sensing technologies, geographic information systems (GIS) and common data processing methods.
  • Ability to analyze complex requirements in a structured way and to develop practical solutions.
  • Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration, ideally in teams related to remote sensing, AI or IT.
  • Strong communication skills and a confident manner in dealing with authorities, research institutions and political stakeholders.
  • Very good written and spoken German and English skills.

Please send your informative application documents, including a letter of motivation, CV and certificates, in writing only (e-mail) to bewerbung@lup-umwelt.de. We look forward to receiving your application. We believe that an open and inclusive working environment leads to innovation and progress.