The Spatial Data Infrastructures Unit is responsible for the overall
technical co-ordination of the INSPIRE Directive 2007/2/EC. This
involves the support to and coordination of the international teams
drafting the INSPIRE Implementing Rules, to ensure the viability and
evolution of the technical infrastructure for INSPIRE and to ensure
technical coordination between INSPIRE and other relevant EU and
international initiatives such as Shared Environmental Information
System (SEIS), Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES)
and the intergovernmental Group on Earth Observations (GEO).
The regional and local authorities in Lombardia, Italy, are developing a
large site north of Milan to be the venue of the international EXPO 2015.
Within this project, the JRC provides scientific and technical support in
developing a spatial data infrastructure integrating data and services for
professionals, business, and citizens. This project acts as pilot for the
European spatial data infrastructure (INSPIRE) and the Shared
Environmental Information System (SEIS). The grantholder will support
the assessment of the data sets and services made available by the
regional and local authorities in relation to the INSPIRE specifications
and SEIS requirements, contribute to defining the methodological
framework to assess their added value to different user groups, and put
forward proposals for a set of location-based mobile services for visitors
to the EXPO 2015.
The ideal candidate has PhD in environmental or computer science,
information studies, or related disciplines in the social sciences, (or a
University degree and 5 years of research experience after the
university degree giving access to doctoral studies).
Experience in spatial data or environmental information infrastructure is
required. Experience in location-based services, interoperability, or Web
2.0 social networks, is an asset. Proven ability to write academic papers
is desirable.
Good knowledge of spoken and written Italian and English is required.
Relevant publications and presentations should be highlighted.
The Joint Research Centre is an equal opportunity employer and is
committed to increasing the diversity of its staff. It welcomes
nominations of and applications from women and minority groups.
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