Electro-optical data analyst/Measurement campaign coordinator (M/F/X) (HYPER IP)

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Electro-optical data analyst/Measurement campaign coordinator (M/F/X) (HYPER IP)

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Offer DescriptionIn the framework of the study “Hyperspectral Imaging Platform for the European Defence” (ref: HYPER-IP), we are looking for a full-time researcher with:

• a Master degree (or PhD) in Science or a Master degree (or PhD) in Engineering Science,
• a background in (infrared) image processing or imaging spectroscopy
• experience in setting up field measurements with electro-optical sensors.

The Royal Military Academy values diversity and equal opportunities. We enthusiastically welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, origin, or other personal characteristics. Whether you are a man, a woman or X, or come from any background, we firmly believe that diversity enriches our community, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.Context
The Royal Military Academy of Belgium (RMA) is a military institution responsible for the basic academic, military and physical training of future officers, and for the continuing advanced training of officers during their active career in the Belgian Defense department ( ). It is fully recognized as a university, fulfilling the same criteria as civilian universities.
The RMA is also conducting scientific research at university level for projects funded by the Belgian Defense department or external sources.Study
For this project you will work within the Department of Mathematics (MWMW) of the Faculty of Applied Sciences.
You conduct scientific research at university level on a project titled ‘Hyperspectral Imaging Platform for the European Defence’. You work within a research team and in close collaboration with the different components of the Belgian Armed Forces, as well as national and international industrial and military partners, with the aim of defining operational requirements, setting up measurement campaigns and processing of the data acquired during these measurement campaigns. A high level of autonomy is required.
The project aims to overcome some of the current technological gaps of hyperspectral technologies in the defence sector by developing a technological demonstrator for space and airborne remote sensing applications. Hyperspectral sensors in SWIR bands show a significant added value in applications like (camouflaged) target detection, surface contaminants identification and target signatures characterization with respect to VIS bands. Moreover, the SWIR band is of interest for its operational capability in a degraded visual environment.
Recently, SWIR hyperspectral imaging systems have made significant progress in terms of weight, size, cost, and performance, thanks to progress in third-generation intrinsic detectors, cryogenic cooling, and cost-effective fabrication techniques. The HYPER-IP project will progress the state of the art by developing an advanced miniaturized and militarized SWaP-C (Small Size, Weight, Power and Cost) demonstrator to achieve high performance in terms of signal to noise ratio and frame rate. The demonstrator will be integrated with a processing tool to enable real time understanding of the data. The final goal is to develop a hyperspectral system (imager and real time processor) to be used on small spaceborne platforms.Main Tasks
Perform research activities in the frame of the study project:

• Analyze the operational needs in selected scenarios
• Meet with national and international partners to discuss requirements and outcomes. (Regular travel is part of the job.)
• Organize measurement campaigns/field trials to validate the results.
• Capture and process hyperspectral data for further exploitation by other researchers.

Secondary Tasks

• Assist with the administrative aspects of purchases
• Assist with the dissemination of the results of this study during PR events, at international conferences and in scientific journals
• Assist other researchers with your knowledge, including writing of new proposals in the field of Hyperspectral Imaging.

Where to apply E-mailerm-deao-rswo@mil.beRequirementsResearch Field Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalentSkills/QualificationsRequired skills
Technical skills
The applicant shall have a Master’s degree (or PhD) in Science or in Engineering Sciences.
Your publications in peer reviewed journals in one of these domains should be added to your application.“MUST HAVE” skills:

• Experience with capturing electro-optical data during laboratory or field trials
• Experience with processing electro-optical data
• Proficiency in writing scientific and technical documents in English

“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED” skills:

• Training or experience in hyperspectral and spectroscopy techniques and their applications
• Training or experience in sensor modeling.

Personal skills

• You conduct scientific research in an independent and upright way within a multidisciplinary environment.
• You communicate your results in a clear, concise, and precise manner.
• You take initiative and coordinate your initiatives with the team.
• You solve problems autonomously and find alternatives or solutions.
• You will be working very closely together with the Belgian Armed Forces and will get insight in their modus operandi. Confidentiality is therefore an absolute must.

Other skills

• The applicant shall have very good knowledge of English (oral / written).
• The applicant shall preferably have knowledge of either French or Dutch and a minimum knowledge of the other language in order to allow collaboration with peers. This will be tested during the selection process.

Specific RequirementsSpecific requirement

• The researcher will be exposed to classified information and will therefore have to obtain the required security clearance. The candidate must consent with the background check required to obtain this clearance, which will be executed by the Belgian Defence.
• Only applicants with a nationality of a country that is both part of NATO and the EU will be eligible.
• A driver’s license valid in Belgium is an added value.
• Working for the Patrimony requires living in Belgium for the duration of the study.

Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentLanguages FRENCH Level BasicLanguages DUTCH Level BasicResearch Field Other Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Internal Application form(s) needed20240729_Job Description HYPER-IP.pdfEnglish(261.66 KB – PDF)Additional InformationBenefitsContract

• Date of selection: September 26th 2024
• Start of contract: December 2nd 2024.
• This contract depends on the signature of the contract with EDA. This is currently ongoing, but should be finalized before the end of August 2024. This means that the job offer is currently provisional until that date.
• Status: Full-time employment (38 hours / week) based on an open-ended contract with the Patrimony of the Royal Military Academy (you will not be a civil servant).
• To be very clear: your contract will be open-ended, but the financing of the contract will be tied to a project that ends on April 1st 2027. The financing of your contract beyond that period is therefore not 100% guaranteed. However, the chance that we will be able to offer a follow-up project beyond that date is high.
• Wage scale: class A1 (holder of a Master’s Degree in Science); class A2 (holder of an Ir degree or equivalent Master’s degree in Engineering Sciences, doctor’s degree in the same area of expertise). RMA-Patrimony applies a merit-based research career track, allowing researchers to advance in wage scale based upon annual evaluations.
• Holiday pay.

Extra-legal benefits

• Possibility to benefit from a bilingualism allowance (Dutch/French) following a SELOR test;
• End-of-year bonus;
• Free DKV hospitalization insurance. Possibility of additional affiliation for one or more persons living under the same roof: spouse, child(ren) (50% of the price per additional member);
• Bike allowance / Free public transport (home-work commute);
• Free access to campus sports facilities outside working hours;
• On-campus restaurant and cafeteria with democratic prices (discount on the daily menu);
• Meal vouchers (6€/day)
• Flexible working hours within the 38-hour week + Teleworking possible with allowance;
• Holidays o 29 days holiday / year from the 1st year of contract (then from 45 years: +1 day holiday every 5 years) o + 1 week OFF every year between Christmas and New year’s Eve
• Advantages and interesting offers thanks to the Benefits@work card (discounts, vouchers…);
• Entitlement to services offered by the ‘Office Central d’Action Sociale et Culturelle de la Défense’ (OCASC): among others holiday centres, discount on travel organised by the tour operator…;
• Possibility of benefiting from the nursery funded by Belgian Defence (subject to availability).

Selection processApplication
You will be working in a military environment. That is why everyone is expected to undergo a security verification. A passport issued by a country that is both member of the EU and NATO is required. Please add to your application the filled-out document. The form can be downloaded from:
(Dutch) or
(French).
There is unfortunately no English version of this document.
Please send your complete application by e-mail. Incomplete applications will not be considered. We do not accept applications via LinkedIn. Send ALL of the following elements to Prof Dr ir Rob HAELTERMAN ( ), and Dr ir Helena BRUYNINCKX ( ):

• A CV and a motivational letter
• a scan of your ID card (both sides);
• the filled-out security document (Please do not forget to sign & add the denomination “GELEZEN EN GOEDGEKEURD” (Dutch) or “LU ET APPROUVE” (French))
• your relevant publications (a link to an online open access repository is acceptable)

Please mention clearly the reference of the project in the subject line of your mail: “HYPER-IP”.
(Mails received without this reference or applications sent other than by email to all the above addresses will not be considered. Applications that do not contain all the above elements will also not be considered.)
Application deadline: August 31st 2024
The interviews will take place at the Royal Military Academy, Hobbemastraat 8, 1000 Brussels. In specific cases, on-line interviews can take place. The date and time of the interview will be communicated to the preselected candidates.Additional commentsWorkplace

• Royal Military Academy, Avenue de la Renaissance 30, 1000 Brussels;
• Occasional travels abroad for scientific conferences, etc.

Points of contact

• Concerning the research project: to Prof Dr ir Rob HAELTERMAN (

) * Concerning the recruitment modalities: Dr ir Helena Bruyninckx (
) * For more information about the Royal Military Academy, see
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Sat, 03 Aug 2024 05:13:00 GMT

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