Student Assistant - GIS / Remote Sensing

Your tasks Global Risk Assessment Services (GRAS) is an innovative company providing information to ecological and social sustainability. GRAS helps agricultural producers, processors, brand owners, traders, NGOs, scientists and investors to review sustainability risks for individual suppliers, sourcing areas or countries. In addition, GRAS supports certification systems, certification bodies and auditors in objective sustainability analysis and verification of land use change. If you are passionate about sustainability and would like to join our highly motivated and diverse teams to make a difference, we are looking forward to welcoming you as Working Student for the GIS & Sustainability Team at the GRAS head office in Cologne. You will be assigned to one of the two teams according to your expertise and motivation. Your tasks mainly include: You will review literature and evaluate available methodologies, data, publication, etc. You will process and evaluate GIS and Remote Sensing data under guidance You will prepare presentations and documents You will support in project work Your profile Enrolled student in geography, geoinformatics, agriculture and forestry, agricultural economics and/ or a study with a thematic focus on topics such as sustainability, environmental and climate protection Good knowledge in QGIS or ArcGIS Experience in geospatial analysis and geodata processing Knowledge of programming languages is an advantage (Python, R, Java Script for GEE) Very good knowledge of spoken and written English is essential (at least C1) Ability to work in an international team as well as independently Pro-active working style and attention to detail Availability as a student assistant between 10 - 20 hours a week by arrangement for at least one year Good knowledge of standard software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Why us? We are an international and diverse team of passionate and experienced experts, joining forces for a sustainable future ! We believe that our team is our core asset and we support our people as best we can. To help you build your future and thrive with us, we offer: Development Opportunity Close collaboration with our sister companies Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH, ISCC System, 4C Services and ClimatePal, giving you even more development opportunities Professional onboardings to help you have an ideal start with us The opportunity to work independently and bring in own ideas Discover your own career path and interests in field of sustainability Great Team Environment Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Student Event, Christmas Party) Opportunity to work in a multicultural environment (64 nationalities) with professionals from different backgrounds Benefits Hybrid set-up (depending on working days pattern) Vacation days based on the working days pattern, special holidays and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas eve, new year’s eve, carnival monday) An attractive and modern office in the centre of Cologne with free fruits and snacks Ready to join our team? Then we would be happy to hear from you soon! Please apply using the button below with a meaningful cover letter, CV and any relevant certificates. We are looking forward to your application and hope to welcome you to our team soon! We are a company with equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender, or any other criteria that are not professional qualifications for an open position. About Us Global Risk Assessment Services (GRAS) is an innovative service and information provider offering environmental and social knowledge for fully traceable and sustainable supply chains. GRAS helps agricultural producers, processors, traders, auditors, brand owners, NGOs, and investors to assess and monitor their sustainability risks. GRAS offers mapping and tracking tools, mobile apps, dashboards and databases for the verification of compliance with sustainability requirements and improvement measures. Our close-knit team of dedicated, supportive, and highly motivated professionals at GRAS come from a variety of backgrounds, which contributes to the diverse and dynamic work environment. We all work together with a shared enthusiasm for sustainability and a common objective. We look forward to having you join our team at the ISCC headquarters in Cologne if you think we are a good fit for you.