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Postdoc in Geodata Science and GeoAI for Health System Resilience Utrecht University in Netherlands
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Postdoctoral position at 1.0 FTE for 12 months, extendable to 22 months after positive evaluation. Salary is €3,706 to €5,760 gross per month (scale 10, based on a 38-hour week), plus 8% holiday pay, 8.3% year-end bonus, pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, flexible employment terms, extra vacation days, and other benefits.
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Utrecht University
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Utrecht University is advertising a Postdoc on Geodata Science and GeoAI within the Faculty of Geosciences, Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning, in the Health Geography group. The project focuses on applying geospatial data science, GIScience, and GeoAI to investigate health system resilience under polycrisis and to reduce health disparities.
The postdoctoral researcher will harmonize multi-source spatial data, develop reproducible spatial analytical and GeoAI pipelines, design scenario-based spatial models, and evaluate model performance, explainability, fairness, and robustness. The role also includes collaboration with health system experts and practitioners, participatory workshops, development of an interactive map-based web interface, publishing scientific articles, presenting at conferences, and contributing to supervision of MSc students.
Academic keywords: geodata science, GeoAI, GIScience, geoinformatics, spatial data science, spatial analytics, WebGIS, health geography, health inequality, health system resilience.
Eligibility highlights: a PhD in GIScience, geoinformatics, spatial data science, spatial analytics, or a related field; experience with spatial analytical methods; strong Python and GitHub skills; experience with multi-source geospatial data such as network and satellite data; and experience in GIS and GeoAI model development and evaluation. Strong communication and academic writing skills are required, along with the ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams. Familiarity with Dutch data portals (PDOK, CBS), WebGIS development, participatory workshops, and serious games is an advantage.
Funding and terms: this is a paid postdoctoral position at 1.0 FTE for 12 months, with the possibility of extension to 22 months after positive evaluation. Salary ranges from €3,706 to €5,760 gross per month (scale 10, based on a 38-hour week), plus holiday pay, year-end bonus, pension, parental leave, flexible terms, and extra vacation days.
Application: apply via the Utrecht University job portal by 15 November 2026. Submit a motivation letter (max. 1.5 pages), CV, contact details of two referees, and one representative publication or project example. Interviews are planned for late November 2026, and the start date is 1 January 2027.
Funding details
Postdoctoral position at 1.0 FTE for 12 months, extendable to 22 months after positive evaluation. Salary is €3,706 to €5,760 gross per month (scale 10, based on a 38-hour week), plus 8% holiday pay, 8.3% year-end bonus, pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, flexible employment terms, extra vacation days, and other benefits.
What's required
Applicants must have a PhD in GIScience, geoinformatics, spatial data science, spatial analytics, or a related field. Required experience includes diverse spatial analytical methods, strong programming skills such as Python, version control such as GitHub, working with multi-source geospatial data (including network and satellite data), and GIS/GeoAI model development and evaluation. Candidates should have an interest in GIScience, health inequality, and health system resilience, plus strong communication and academic writing skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Experience with Dutch data portals (PDOK, CBS), WebGIS development, participatory workshops, and scenario-based games is an advantage.
How to apply
Apply via the 'apply now' button on the Utrecht University job page. Submit a motivation letter (max. 1.5 pages), CV, contact details of two referees, and one representative publication or project example. The deadline is 15 November 2026.
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