Berner Fachhochschule BFH
Research Associate in Spectroscopy and Modelling (80 - 100 %)
What you'll be doing here
- As member of the KOBO team, you will calibrate spectral data (vis, NIR, MIR, XRF, ...) to predict soil properties, using statistical and mathematical algorithms in R
- Develop and implementing laboratory protocols for the spectroscopic measurements of soil properties for quality assurance (including repeated measurements and anomalies)
- Develop a national soil spectral library
- Research, select and procure new laboratory equipment for a spectroscopic measuring station (vis, NIR, MIR, XRF, ...)
- Develop and implement statistical and mathematical methods to analyse and assess spectral data of soil samples for outliers, anomalies and inconsistencies
- Develop and implement interfaces for automated and integrated data management via databases
- Develop automation concepts for the efficient measurement of soil samples with several instruments (vis, MIR, XRF, ...), and implement them in the laboratory
- Professional exchange with cantonal authorities, research institutions and the private sector
What you'll bring with you
- Degree in natural sciences, preferably in the fields of geography, environmental sciences or similar subject areas
- Good knowledge in the evaluation and calibration of spectroscopic data (especially MIR) with suitable statistical-mathematical methods
- Very good knowledge of R software, good knowledge of programming languages, experience in the design and configuration of databases
- Committed and responsible personality with communication skills and a confident appearance, planning and organizational skills
- Language skills: Good command of English, knowledge of German or French
To start with, here are some of our strong points
- Great freedom in work organisation with lots of leeway for your ideas, your creativity and decisiveness.
- A motley crew of friendly folk from all walks of life awaits you, all with different biographies, views and experiences.
- National and international networks and contacts with business, economy, society and the political world.
- An informal, relaxed yet respectful togetherness with a great deal of helpfulness.
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Cornelia Caputi
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School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences
At HAFL, a department of BFH, we're all about connecting humans, nature and technology towards sustainable development. As a ground-breaking, pioneering think tank, we are engaged in the creation and teaching of knowledge for the world of today and of tomorrow – bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, resilient and always solidly grounded at the same time.