Apologies for any cross-postings. We have two positions open at CIESIN
for GIS staff, please see ads below or follow this link:
http://www.ciesin.columbia.edu/jobs.html
for details.
Greg
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GIS Specialist—Staff Associate
CIESIN, a center within the Earth Institute at Columbia University based
in Palisades, New York, has an opening for a Senior GIS Specialist to
support interdisciplinary studies of human-environment interactions
using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing (RS)
technologies. Activities for the position are focused on developing,
analyzing, and mapping information to investigate regional and global
development indicators and to support research on natural hazards. The
GIS Specialist consults with senior scientific staff on the use of
advanced spatial analysis techniques and technologies to advance their
applied research; automates mapping tasks through scripting and
application development; and constructs efficient methods for data
dissemination through the development of interactive Web mapping
services and portals.
Typical duties include the creation and management of spatial data sets,
including database design, data ingest, and processing; maintaining
quality assurance/quality control systems; and properly documenting
workflows and procedures. Analysis and mapping responsibilities include
carrying out advanced vector- and raster-based spatial and statistical
analysis and the creation of maps and other visualizations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BS or BA or professional degree in social or physical science field and
at least four years experience/ M.S. or M.A. plus two. Advanced degree
preferred. Four (4) years experience using GIS (ArcGIS 9.x and ArcInfo
preferred); some experience with image processing systems (ERDAS, ENVI,
or other) is also required. Must have demonstrated experience with
raster-based modeling, AML, Python, ArcObjects, Net programming and the
development of Internet mapping services and portals. Must have
demonstrated ability to produce publication-quality maps using ESRI
products and professional graphic software such as Adobe Illustrator.
Additional skills considered a plus:
• Knowledge of other GIS software and geospatial tools such as IDRISI,
GRASS, or Intergraph
• Experience in implementing FGDC and ISO metadata standards
• Working knowledge of Open GIS Consortium standards and initiatives
• Competence in statistical analysis packages such as SPSS, SAS, or STATA
• Competence in SQL scripting
• Familiarity with global development issues
Send resume to: Manager of Human Resources, Lamont-Doherty Earth
Observatory, Palisades, New York 10964.
GIS Analyst—Senior Research Staff Assistant
CIESIN, a center within the Earth Institute at Columbia University based
in Palisades, New York, has an opening for a GIS Analyst to support
interdisciplinary studies of human-environment interactions using
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing (RS)
technologies. The position is focused on developing, analyzing, and
mapping information in order to investigate regional and global
development indicators and to promote research on natural hazards.
Typical duties include the creation and management of spatial data sets,
including database design, data ingest, and processing; maintaining
quality assurance/quality control systems; and properly documenting
workflows and procedures. The GIS analyst will also assist team members
with routine geoprocessing and data automation tasks; support
administrative tasks related to the maintenance of the Columbia
University GIS site license program; interact with potential and current
user communities of CIESIN’s data products and services to evaluate
their needs and to support their requirements; create FGDC/ISO-compliant
metadata documentation for datasets and projects; and assist in the
preparation of written materials in support of CIESIN’s projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BA or BS in Geography or Environmental Science or other related field
emphasizing knowledge of spatial analysis techniques germane to CIESIN’s
ongoing and planned activities, plus experience using GIS and related
geospatial technologies. Direct experience with ESRI ArcGIS 9.x and
related programs. Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality map products.
Additional skills considered a plus:
• Demonstrated skills in data management (both tabular and spatial)
• Competence in statistical analysis packages such as SPSS, SAS, or STATA
• Experience in implementing FGDC and ISO metadata standards
• Familiarity with global development issues
Send resume to: Manager of Human Resources, Lamont-Doherty Earth
Observatory, Palisades, New York 10964.
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