The School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University is soliciting applications for a Research Assistant II/Associate I to work with The Alabama Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit, located at Auburn University, Auburn, AL.
**This is a one year limited term appointment; continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funds.** Duties: Assists with a variety of ongoing projects. These include mapping and modeling land cover from a time series of satellite imagery in the Southeast, identifying longleaf pine stands with satellite imagery, and using GIS to identify priority locations for longleaf pine restoration to benefit wildlife populations. The selected candidate will work in a team environment and occasionally assist faculty, staff and graduate students when questions arise. Minimum Qualifications: Designation as a Research Assistant requires a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in a natural resources related field , wildlife, forestry, geography, geology, ecology field and 2 years experience in mapping land cover using satellite imagery. Designation as a Research Associate requires a Master's degree from an accredited institution in the subject areas listed above. Employer will consider advanced degrees in lieu of experience. Desired Qualifications: Masters degree in a natural resource related field is desired. Experience using ArcGIS, ERDAS Imagine, Ecognition, Matlab is desired. Salary: $27,400 - $30,700 +benefits Requisition No. 23143 Review of applications will begin 09-14-2009 Too apply see: http://www.sfws.auburn.edu/jobs/index.php --------------------------------------------------------- Dr. James B. Grand, Leader Alabama Cooperative Fisheries and Wildlife Research Unit 3301 School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Auburn, AL 36849-5418 Ph: (334) 844-4796 FAX: (334) 844-1084 ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.ag.auburn.edu/alcfwru