Principal Scientist at South African National Space Agency (SANSA)

Requirements

The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience: 

• Minimum of PhD qualification in Remote Sensing, Geospatial Science, Earth Sciences, Computer Science or related fields.  
• At least five (5) years of experience in Earth Observation applications, space intelligence tools development, or geospatial research.  
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a senior scientist role in Earth Observation.  
• Proven ability to supervise or lead multidisciplinary scientific teams. 
• Evidence of domain understanding through remote sensing scientific publications in journals and conference proceedings.  
• Ability to interact with a network of senior stakeholders and clients. 
• Experience in the remote sensing processing supply chains.  
• Insight into requirements of the EO Space Intelligence environment. 
• Understanding of business management processes. 

Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to: 

• Lead and guide teams in EO research and applications. 
• Develop innovative EO methodologies, tools, and frameworks. 
• Publish high-impact research and technical reports. 
• Oversee multiple EO projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to international standards. 
• Engage with stakeholders, including government agencies, industry partners, and academic institutions. 
• Mentor postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows.