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The University of Nottingham Malaysia is seeking an Assistant Professor (Geospatial and Environmental Data Sciences) to join the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FOSE). The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and knowledge exchange in geospatial and environmental data sciences, supporting the Environmental Science programme and its Geospatial Intelligence specialisation. The role will strengthen expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, Earth Observation, and environmental data analytics, while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and external engagement aligned with the School’s and University’s strategic priorities.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead subject-area teaching and curriculum development
- Convene and deliver teaching in GIS and spatial analysis, including introductory GIS and advanced geospatial applications; maintain coherent coverage across Levels 1-3 and enhance curricula in response to disciplinary, industry and technological developments.
- Strengthen remote sensing and earth observation specialisation
- Deliver teaching and supervise student projects in remote sensing and earth observation, incorporating satellite, drone/UAV and other environmental observation data where appropriate.
- Build an independent and collaborative research portfolio
- Develop externally visible research in geospatial intelligence and environmental data applications that generate high-quality outputs and supports external grant capture. Establish interdisciplinary collaboration with Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Engineering, Computer Science and related disciplines.
- Develop external partnerships, knowledge exchange and impact
- Develop external partnerships and applied opportunities for students and staff in environmental monitoring, prediction, planning and decision support.
- Contribute to programme leadership and academic citizenship
- Support programme management, student advising, recruitment, quality assurance, accreditation-related activity and School, Faculty and University initiatives, taking responsibility for agreed roles and delivering them to required standards and timelines.
Job Requirements:
- PhD in Environmental Science, Geography, Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, GIS, Environmental Modelling, Data Science, or a closely related discipline.
- Expertise in GIS and at least one of Remote Sensing, Earth Observation, environmental spatial analysis or environmental modelling.
- Ability to use relevant geospatial software and spatial data workflows.
- Knowledge of current developments and applications in geospatial and environmental data science.
- Evidence of, or clear potential for, high-quality teaching and assessment in higher education.
- Research achievement appropriate to career stage, including peer-reviewed publications.
- Evidence of, or potential for, student project supervision, external funding and collaborative research.
- Acts with integrity, professionalism and respect.
- Demonstrates collegiality and works constructively across disciplines and professional teams.
- Takes ownership of agreed responsibilities and delivers to appropriate standards and timelines.
- Values inclusive education and supports EDI.
- Engages openly with feedback, change and continuous improvement.
- Ability to contribute to fieldwork, laboratory or computer-based practical teaching as required.
- Willingness and ability to undertake fieldwork, stakeholder engagement and other duties relevant to the role.
- Commitment to research ethics, responsible conduct and the University’s policies and values.
Full Role Profile can be referred HERE
Interested applicants should submit their applications via email to FOSE.JOB, including a cover letter, details of at least two referees, and an updated CV. Please indicate “Assistant Professor (Geospatial and Environmental Data Sciences)” in the email subject line.
Applications must be received by 12 November 2026.
Ref No:BESFOSE - 261066 - 1
Posted on 13th October 2026