At the VLIZ Marine Observation Centre (MOC), we are performing essential ad-hoc and long-term multi-disciplinary observations in the marine environment to improve our understanding of dynamics and change of the marine and coastal ecosystems. We use innovative and integrated observation systems to generate high quality data. We are continuously working on further improvement of data collection and processing pipelines. Valorization is key and realized through research and derived marine services towards stakeholders in research, policy, industry and society.
Our offer
- A permanent position until 30 September 2024 in a vibrant and international environment at the VLIZ Marine Observation Centre.
- A salary according to diploma/experience (salary scales of the Flemish Government).
- Additional benefits: holiday allowance, end of year allowance, meal vouchers, bicycle allowance, free public transport between home and work.
- A good work-life balance including 35 days off, flexible working hours within a 38-hour working week and the possibility to work partly from home.
- Opportunities for personal development (training).
Your tasks
- Operational support before and during scientific campaigns at sea.
- Sensor network maintenance.
- Sensor data flow management (coordination of structured data flow + automation).
- Sensor data processing and further development of AI and machine learning pipelines (research & development).
- Sensor data analysis for marine biodiversity imaging and acoustic sensors.
For each function, VLIZ considers enthusiastic involvement, service minded, excellent professionalism and integrity as important characteristics.
Your profile
- Bachelor or Master in Bioinformatics, electromechanical or industrial engineering or equivalent through experience.
- Ability to work independently and in team.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Willingness to spend time at sea for multiple days.
- Willing to work in an international context.
Following skills are considered an asset:
- Strong electrical and electronics background.
- Experience with networking and machine-to-machine communication.
- Excellent computer literacy.
- Experience with data handling and processing.
- Experience with deep learning and neural networks.
- Programming experience (C/C++, Python, R).
- Affinity with (marine) research and innovation; and sea-going experience.
About us
Over the last 20 years, the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) has become a knowledge institution indispensable to the marine research landscape. What started as an institute focusing on science support, has evolved into a national and international point of contact for marine research. VLIZ initiates and carries out multidisciplinary research and supports marine experts by providing research infrastructure, data, information and knowledge. VLIZ supports the blue economy and reaches out to a broad public. VLIZ further broadens its marine horizons and aims at becoming a world player in the field of marine and coastal research.
A stimulating working environment forms the base of our flourishing knowledge institute. The well-being of our employees comes first. VLIZ is looking for colleagues who, with their passion and knowledge, want to strengthen our growing institute and face the blue challenges of the future.
Additional information
For more information concerning this vacancy, please contact Klaas Deneudt by e-mail to klaas.deneudt@vliz.be .
Does this vacancy appeal to you?
Send in your cover letter and CV no later than Sunday 21 August 2022:
- By post: Jan Mees, General director VLIZ, InnovOcean site, Wandelaarkaai 7, 8400 Oostende
- By mail: jobs@vliz.be with subject “Vacancy Marine Engineer”
You can contact us by telephone on +32 (0)59 34 21 30.
VLIZ promotes equality and diversity in the workplace. You will be recruited based on competencies. Qualities of people are decisive, regardless of gender, religion, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation or any disability.
Procedure
Based on the received motivation letters and CVs; a select group of candidates will be invited for a job interview on 5 September. You will be informed by email. The job interviews take place in the offices of VLIZ.
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