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Job Summary
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) the Service Institute of the DOST mandated to mitigate disasters that may arise from volcanic eruptions earthquakes tsunamis and other related geotectonic phenomena will lead the development of the PlanSmart for Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan (PDPFP) together with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) under the SHIELD Programme to support riskinformed land use and development planning at the provincial level.
Responsibilities & Duties
Under this assignment customer seeks to engage the services of a Research Associate who shall primarily assist DOSTPHIVOLCS in undertaking empirical and quantitative research work towards the generation of builtup areas using AI. Specifically the Research Associate shall perform the following activities:
Conduct collection and processing of remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS) data for land cover analysis
Conduct data gathering processing analysis and interpretation of results related to hazard and risk mapping
Explore techniques on AI geophysics and remotesensing and contribute to developing uptodate methodologies
Coordinate with the SHIELD Support Unit (SSU) DOSTPHIVOLCS and other project partners in support to the fulfillment of above outputs
Prepare manuscripts technical reports presentations and other documents related to the project
Prepare projectrelated correspondence and administrative documents as needed
Provide technical inputs in projectrelated internal and external meetings planning sessions workshops and other associated activities
Provide technical assistance to DOSTPHIVOLCS to ensure that the project deliverables are produced on the scheduled time
Deliverables
1. Submission and acceptance of report and/or presentations on:
Data collection relevant to the formulation of AI Script (training sample satellite image drone image)
Various literature reviews related to image classification remote sensing and AI.
2. Submission and acceptance of report and/or presentations on:
Standardization of the AI methodology (ArcGIS and GEE)
3. Submission and acceptance of report and/or presentations on:
Testing processing and generation of builtup areas using the initial AI script
Initial builtup areas result
4. Submission and acceptance of report and/or presentations on:
Enhancement of the methodology/script
Final builtup areas result
5. Submission and acceptance of report and/or presentations on:
Accuracy assessment and initial remotely sensed validation of generated classified image
6. Submission and acceptance of report and/or presentations on:
Field validation
Final accuracy assessment
7. Submission and acceptance of Comparative Analysis Report of methodology for ArcGIS and GEE relevant scripts GIS files technical documentation and other relevant outputs generated
Essential Skills
Education:
Bachelor s degree in Geology Geodetic Engineering Meteorology Geography Computer Science or any course related to GIS. A master s degree or PhD degree is an advantage including any certifications on higher/continued learning/professional development.
Experience
At least two (2) years of relevant work experience in land cover classification using remote sensing/artificial intelligence GIS risk calculation and research using geophysical geomorphological geologic and AI techniques and instrumentation.
At least two (2) years of relevant work experience in research and development specifically in data collection data processing and analysis conduct of fieldwork preparation of technical reports and research papers documentation and coordination with stakeholders
At least one (1) qualified and relevant technical document report and/or research paper authored/published either as the author/publisher coauthor project lead/coordinator or manager
Familiarity with numerical modelling Python programming statistics R software and field and drone surveying is an advantage.
Language
Proficiency in Filipino and English
Soft Skills/Competencies
Strong leadership and project management skills
A keen eye for details
Excellent analytical skills especially in understanding complex information
Ability to meet strict deadlines and plan the work according to priorities
Demonstrates capacity to plan organize and execute effectively
The initiative good analytical skills mature judgment and ability to work under tight schedule while respecting deadlines achievement ethics and honesty
Ability to establish effective working relations in a diverse environment
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive constructive attitude
Builds strong relationships with internal and external clients
Demonstrated ability to function in a team environment and to deal with a complex multistakeholder environment
Good ability to use information and communication technologies as tools and resources
Excellent written communication and presentation/public speaking skills focus on results ability to interact productively in a teamwork environment
Background Check
Criminal Records
Have you been arrested indicted or summoned into court as a defendant in a criminal proceeding or convicted fined or imprisoned for the violation of any law (excluding minor traffic violations) If yes give full particulars of each case in an attached statement.
Statement of Health
The selected contractor will be required to provide proof of insurance coverage as stated in the Statement of Health herewith attached prior to contract signature.
Additional Assessment
Document Evaluation to pass Tender Qualification
Interview and Presentation
Profile submission Process
Signing Consent Form as per GDPR Guidelines
CV in English language including past experience in similar projects at least 3 references.
A Proposal Cover Letter mentioning why you are most suitable for the assignment and a methodology on how you will approach and complete the assignment
Provide the email and telephone contacts of at least three (3) professional references (supervisors employers partners customers)
Offeror s Letter (Format will be provided) confirming Interest and availability for the Assignment.
Special Note:
We reserve the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with the same customer or any other customer at the same grade level and with similar job description experience and educational requirements.
Full Time