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Job Status :   Part Time, Contract
Company :   University of Minnesota
Posting Date :   September 29
Closing Date :   October 6
5:00 PM Eastern
Relevant Experience :   1 Year(s)
Number of Positions :   1
Location :   Twin Cities, Minnesota
Category :   Academia and Education
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University of Minnesota

Geospatial Support Assistant

Required/Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
Undergraduate in GIS, Geography or related field
Strong problem-solving skills
Able to work in a fast-paced environment and learn quickly
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as with others

Preferred Qualifications:
Focus in GIS, Remote Sensing, Cartography, Imagery Analysis, or Computer Science
One year of previous GIS job experience and/or study
Remote Sensing experience
Work-study students may be given priority
 
 
 
Duties/Responsibilities: The position duties include but are not limited to: 1) assisting polar researchers from other institutions in obtaining and manipulating imagery, 2) creating custom map and data products, 3) manipulating and editing geographic datasets, and 4) managing long-term mapping and data storage projects with other student assistants.
 
Program/Unit Description
About the Polar Geospatial Center: The Polar Geospatial Center provides geospatial support, mapping, and GIS/remote sensing solutions to researchers and logistics groups in the polar science community. We collaborate with scientists to complete their research goals in a safe, timely, and efficient manner by providing a service which most groups do not have the resources or expertise to complete. Our goal is to introduce new, state-of-the-art techniques from the geospatial field to effectively solve problems in the least mapped places on Earth. Visit our website: www.pgc.umn.edu  
Application Instructions

To apply, complete the online U of M application at https://employment.umn.edu and provide a detailed work history and attach a resume with a cover letter, 2 references, and any other supporting materials or examples of previous work.

Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota.