*Job opening* at the *University of Twente*, The Netherlands - only *four days* left to apply! See web page: https://www.utwente.nl/en/organization/careers/vacancies/!/vacature/609693 DataVis/GeoVis PHD CANDIDATE, FULL-TIME: BIG SPATIO-TEMPORAL DATA, DASHBOARDS AND SUMMARY MAPS JOB DESCRIPTION Sensors are everywhere, providing such huge amounts of data one can speak of a new disease: data obesity. This project focuses on how to get insight in the essence of these large spatio-temporal data collections and their changes over time. A dashboard with streaming visual summaries of the data’s vital statistics might be part of the solution. It should offer a selective (analytical) overview, including the data’s spatial extent, the range and variability of the attributes, and time interval, as well as information about the (geographic) context. YOUR PROFILE We seek a* MSc-level graduate in geo-information science, data visualization or information visualization*. Candidates with other relevant backgrounds will also be considered. You should be fluent in English, preferably experienced in (technical) writing and possess good communication skills. OUR OFFER We offer you an inspiring and challenging international and academic environment. You will be employed for a period of 4 years. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO-NU) of the Dutch Universities. Gross monthly salary ranges from € 2,174.- in the first year to € 2,779.- in the last year, exclusive of allowances, in accordance with the job profile Promovendus, under the University System for Job Classification (UJC). Costs for moving to Enschede may be reimbursed. The *Department of Geo-Information Processing* (GIP) is a vibrant multi-disciplinary scientific team, specializing in methods and techniques for processing (acquiring, organizing, analysing) spatio-temporal data and information and in building tools (models, algorithms, visualizations) that improve our understanding of complex spatial dynamic systems and help in decision-making at a variety of spatial and temporal scales. *Information and application*For more information you can contact Prof. Dr. *Menno-Jan Kraak* (e-mail: m.j.kraak@utwente.nl <https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=m.j.kraak@utwente.nl>). You are also invited to visit our homepage <https://www.itc.nl/>. Please submit your application *before 26 February 2016*. For more information, and for submitting your application, please go to: https://www.utwente.nl/en/organization/careers/vacancies/!/vacature/609693 Job interviews will be scheduled on 7 & 8 March 2016.