*Job: Science Communicator, NC State's Center for Geospatial Analytics* Posting again -- Review of applicants begins Oct 19!
Advancements in geospatial analytics are rapidly transforming science, society, and decision making by helping the world discover and communicate new solutions to complex, interdisciplinary problems. The fast-growing Center for Geospatial Analytics (geospatial.ncsu.edu) at NC State invites applications for a dynamic Science Communicator to develop and advance a program for strategic research communication and public engagement with geospatial science and analytics, as well as periodically evaluate the program’s effectiveness. The program will publicize and promote center discoveries and educational opportunities while engaging center partners, potential funders, prospective students, and the public with geospatial science and technology. We seek exceptional, creative candidates who are passionate about science, technology, and engaging the public in scientific discovery and collaborative solutions. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated: - Understanding of basic and applied research, with ability to translate broader impacts and applications of scientific discovery. - Ability to understand, communicate, and promote interdisciplinary research methods, techniques, findings, and solutions in an easily accessible way and in a variety of formats. - Potential to collaborate with center researchers and graduate students in order to communicate the significance and broader impacts of their work to a variety of audiences. - Ability to develop public science opportunities that engage stakeholders and citizens with geospatial science, technologies and collaborative solutions. - Ability to promote the center’s work in ways that elevate national visibility of the center and catalyze new research opportunities. The successful candidate will help position the center as a national and international leader in 1) geospatial analytics research and high-impact solutions, and 2) distinguished graduate education and training of world-class geospatial scientists and problem solvers. A record of scholarly and/or impactful media publications, the ability to secure external funding, advanced writing and communication skills, and experience in geospatial and public sciences are highly desirable. As the collaborative hub for NC State’s Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program (CFEP) in Geospatial Analytics ( workthatmatters.ncsu.edu/geospatial-analytics/), the Center provides adynamic environment for interdisciplinary breakthrough discoveries. The successful candidate will join a University with increasing prominence in public science, including a new CFEP cluster for Leadership in Public Science (workthatmatters.ncsu.edu/public-science/) and a long-standing relationship with the NC Museum of Natural Sciences (naturalsciences.org/), a partnership that is catalyzing shared citizen science projects and public engagement opportunities for faculty and students. NC State’s location in Research Triangle provides rich opportunities for interactions with industry; other universities, including Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and a number of government agencies. Applicants must have a Masters degree in a relevant field (PhD preferred) by time of employment. Full review of applications will begin October 19, 2015, and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Ross K. Meentemeyer (rkmee...@ncsu.edu). To apply: visit http://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/56987. NCSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. NC State University welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation or genetic information. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application process please call (919) 515-3148.
