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EngD position: Standardizing Fieldwork and Data Management for Utility Mapping University of Twente in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Geography
Funding
Two-year full-time EngD position with a gross monthly salary of €3173, plus 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, pension and health care benefits.
Deadline
Nov 27, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
University of Twente
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About this position
This EngD project at the University of Twente focuses on standardizing fieldwork and data management for Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) measurements at the university’s Utility Mapping Site (UMS). The project addresses a clear research gap: although many GPR systems are available, there is no systematic method for collecting, documenting, and comparing measurement data across systems and environmental settings.
You will work on developing a consistent protocol for GPR field measurements, including the definition of measurement procedures, key metadata, and performance indicators. A major part of the work is to build a data management framework for collecting, storing, and documenting measurement data in a way that supports comparison and reuse. Using this protocol, you will carry out repeated field campaigns with different GPR systems and help create a benchmark dataset for utility mapping research.
The project is embedded in the ZoARG programme, a collaborative initiative aimed at reducing excavation damage to underground infrastructure in the Netherlands. Your working environment is multidisciplinary, spanning the University of Twente’s Departments of Civil Engineering and Management (CEM) and Applied Earth Sciences (AES), the Utility Mapping Site (UMS) at the UT FieldLab, and industry collaborators involved in ZoARG.
In practical terms, the position combines experimental fieldwork, data protocol design, and collaboration with infrastructure owners, contractors, technology providers, and researchers. The output is intended to support evaluation of GPR systems for utility mapping and to inform future data-driven innovations in the field.
The position is a two-year full-time EngD programme at the University of Twente.
Funding details
Two-year full-time EngD position with a gross monthly salary of €3173, plus 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, pension and health care benefits.
What's required
A Master's degree or equivalent experience in Civil Engineering, Geomatics, Geoinformation Science, Spatial Engineering, or a related field is required. Applicants should have familiarity with underground infrastructure, utility mapping, and geospatial data collection, curiosity about developing measurement procedures, data protocols and benchmark datasets, experience with GIS, surveying, spatial data processing or related geomatics technologies, a curiosity about fieldwork and experimental data collection, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with academic and industrial partners, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in English.
How to apply
Submit a CV, a motivation letter of up to 1.5 pages, and an overview of your MSc degree including thesis title, abstract, and grade list. Apply by the stated deadline through the application link, and direct questions about the project or eligibility to the selection committee by email.
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