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North Carolina State University

Research Associate (GIS & RS)

Primary Function of Organizational Unit    

This is a full-time hourly position (40 hours) for a 1-year Research Associate in Geospatial Analytics and Climate Change. This position is developed to support a recent PhD graduate (or soon to be competed PhD graduate) with emphasis in Climate Change, Geospatial Sciences, and Software and Information Systems. This program will focus on building collaborations between the U.S. National Park Service, North Carolina State University, and the public to advance the NPS Southeast Region Climate Change Program.

Essential Job Duties    

•Climate change database development and analysis;
•Development of smart resource management technologies and practices;
•Software systems design and implementation;
•Development of internet mapping applications;
•Server-side application development;
•Website maintenance and development;
•Report and technical documentation generation;
•Development of scientific manuscripts and external funding.
Other Work/Responsibilities    
Minimum Education/Experience    

M.S. in GIS, Computer Science, or Related field
Departmental Required Skills    

1.Completed, or soon to be completed (ABD), doctoral degree with a complement of skills relating to GIS, climate science, and software and information systems computer science;
2.Familiar with spatial information and analysis technologies, such as ArcGIS, Modelbuilder, ERDAS, ENVI, etc.;
3.Familiar with database, modeling, and programing skills;
4.Familiar with web development skills
5.Familiar with experience with SAS and R statistical packages;
6.General Information Technology skills;
8.Experience in coordinating with multiple stakeholders;
9. Experience in collaborating with federal entities;
10.Demonstrated grant writing ability and record.
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education    

Ph.D. in GIS, Computer Science, or Related field
1.Completed, or soon to be completed (ABD), doctoral degree with a complement of skills relating to GIS, climate science, and software and information systems computer science;
2.Demonstrated experience with spatial information and analysis technologies, such as ArcGIS, Modelbuilder, ERDAS, ENVI, etc.;
3.Demonstrated database, modeling, and programing skills;
4.Demonstrated web development skills
5.Demonstrated experience with SAS and R statistical packages;
6.General Information Technology skills;
7.Good communications skills;
8.Demonstrated track record of coordination with multiple stakeholders;
9.Demonstrated track record of collaboration with various federal entities;
10.Demonstrated grant writing ability and record
11.Demonstrated public communication skills
12.Demonstrated experience in writing and distributing newsletters and other public communications.
13.Public engagement experience
14.Experience in promoting public and private participation in various causes and projects
15.Ability to work with a team and meet evolving deadlines in a high-pressure environment.