Call for External Expert in GIS Analysis and Brownfield Mapping within the REIND-BBG Project

Within the framework of the Interreg Danube Region project REIND-BBG, the BOKU team is seeking a highly qualified external expert to support activities related to systemic spatial analysis and brownfield mapping. We are looking for a professional with excellent technical expertise and proven experience in GIS-based spatial analysis and territorial research.

The selected expert will assist in the development of a multi-layered analytical and visual framework using QGIS, enabling the cross-mapping of brownfield sites with environmental, infrastructural, and socio-economic systems. The work will contribute to identifying spatial relationships and potential regeneration opportunities at local and regional scales, supporting the development of strategic policy perspectives within the project.

Main Tasks

The expert will support the project team in:

Developing GIS-based spatial analyses and mapping of brownfield areas using QGIS.
Cross-referencing brownfield data with environmental, infrastructural, and socio-economic spatial layers.
Producing clear and accessible visual outputs and documentation to support policy analysis and inform the project’s strategic roadmap.
Preparing analytical and visual materials for stakeholders to facilitate the understanding of spatial dynamics and regeneration opportunities.
Supporting the interpretation, communication, and dissemination of spatial analysis results within the project consortium and among institutional, academic, and civic stakeholders.
Contributing to the co-creative and multidisciplinary process aimed at defining the project’s policy recommendations.

Expected Expertise

The candidate should demonstrate:

Excellent knowledge of GIS and spatial analysis, preferably using QGIS.
Proven experience in brownfield regeneration, spatial planning, territorial analysis, or urban/regional policy processes.
Strong ability to translate complex spatial data into clear visualisations and policy-supporting analytical materials.
Experience in research, planning, or EU-funded projects is considered an advantage.

Objective of the Assignment

The expert’s contribution will support the systemic mapping of brownfields, the production of analytical documentation for stakeholders, and the development of a strategic policy roadmap within the REIND-BBG project.