Postdoc of Foundation models accommodating Earth Observation

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher for one year to conduct research on foundation models for accommodating Earth Observation.

The successful candidate will work at the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the University of Copenhagen and will collaborate with colleagues at the Department of Computer Science and the Pioneer Center of AI. The postdoc’s duties include:

• Conducting research in machine learning and Earth observation, including the development and evaluation of foundation models.
• Developing computationally efficient algorithms for processing large-scale Earth observation data.
• Exploring novel self‑supervised methods for multi‑source, multi‑scale Earth observation data, with a focus on the geometry of embedding spaces.
• Teaching as required.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

• Computationally efficient algorithms for processing large-scale Earth observation data.
• Novel self‑supervised methods for multi‑source, multi‑scale Earth observation data, with a focus on the geometry of embedding spaces.

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff and is subject to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Negotiation for a salary supplement is possible.

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of three particularly relevant papers

Final date to receive applications: 21 June 2026, 23:59 CEST. Employment start: 01 August 2026.

Working hours:

Full time. Department:
Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.