WAML Map & GIS Job Blog

Subject: PostDoc positions available: USGS Center of Excellence for
Geospatial Information Science
Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2006 1
From: Jane Read <JARead@maxwell.syr.edu>

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Center of Excellence for Geospatial
Information Science (CEGIS) has two post doctoral appointments available
in the Rolla, Missouri office. The appointments must be filled through
the National Research Council (NRC) Research Associateship program. For
application instructions, forms, and process, interested candidates
should access the NRC web site at:

http://www7.nationalacademies.org/rap/Cover_Page_Application_Information_links.html

The specific opportunity is posted at:

http://nrc58.nas.edu/pgasurvey/data/aobooks/rapbooks.asp?mode=rodetail&roid=42147&pcd=906102

The description of the announcement follows. (See extended entry below)

USGS is supporting the development of a number of research projects in
geospatial information science through the Center of Excellence for
Geospatial Information Science (CEGIS). Several Research Associates will
be hired to support the CEGIS mission, which includes a series of broad
goals to address specific questions of relevance to the science mission
of the USGS.

GIScience includes the science behind the traditional mapping
disciplines of surveying, aerial photographic interpretation,
photogrammetry, remote sensing, and cartography. It also encompasses a
broader scope of issues related to the modeling and representation of
geographic data, phenomena, and processes; human cognition of geographic
information; the analysis and use of uncertainty; spatial analysis and
modeling, including geographic information systems (GIS); scale
sensitivities; geographic ontologies; visualization; and other similar
topics.

Specific topics currently being investigated by CEGIS researchers
include (1) information fusion, visualization, and ontology for The
National Map, specifically addressing automated data integration and
generalization; (2) analyzing and developing rapid map projection for
large raster datasets over the Web using parallel and grid computing;
and (3) fractal and variogram methods to analyze scale and resolution
effects on geospatial data.

Associates may propose work complementing the currently ongoing research
or address the broader research goals and questions of GIScience. All
areas of this research opportunity will support theoretical and
technical development. The Associate will be responsible for supporting
the principal investigator with the theoretical development and
supervising the computer implementation of the theory by a team of
programmers and technicians. Associates are expected to develop their
own approaches to both theoretical developments and implementation
strategies to provide breadth to the scientific endeavor. Publication of
results in peer-reviewed journals is considered a part of the
responsibilities of the project team including Associates.

E. Lynn Usery
Research Geographer
Center of Excellence for Geospatial Information Science
U.S. Geological Survey
1400 Independence Rd.
Rolla, MO 65401-2502

Ph. 573-308-3837
Fax 573-308-3652
Email: usery@usgs.gov

Posted by Cynthia Jahns at 05:22 PM | Permalink

Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006
From: Clara McLeod
To:

Washington University Libraries in St. Louis, MO seek a knowledgeable,
creative and flexible individual for the position of GIS Analyst.

The GIS Analyst will provide training and technical assistance in
support of GIS-based services throughout the Washington University
Libraries. Housed in the Earth and Planetary Sciences Library (EPSc),
the Analyst reports to the EPSc Librarian and works closely with users
in that Library in addition to serving as a resource person for other
library staff and users. The Analyst will provide expert GIS
consultation services to users and staff; will be responsible for
troubleshooting and maintaining the library’s GIS software and hardware
in a networked environment, including coordinating maintenance for the
plotting and scanning equipment. Will work with the EPSc Librarian on
all aspects of the library’s GIS program including outreach, data access
and acquisition, instruction, evaluation of software/hardware, and
future planning for GIS services. Will assist in the design, creation
and delivery of GIS documentation and training to all library patrons
and staff; maintain current awareness of GIS data availability; assist
with providing general reference and information services to library
users. Will be involved in all day-to-day operations of the EPSc
library, including assisting with the supervision, training and
evaluation of student assistants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree preferably with concentration in geography, earth or
environmental sciences, information technology or equivalent experience
required. Masters degree preferred. Knowledge and experience with GIS
technology and methods and other cartographic materials. Demon-strated
computer literacy (e.g. PC operating systems; Microsoft Office Suite;
Adobe Photoshop). Experience with computer troubleshooting, networking,
and/or information technology including web page development, printer
maintenance and GIS software packages (ArcGIS). Work and/or experience
with cartographic materials highly desirable. Knowledge of GIS
technology and computer software and hardware related to mapping
applications. Proven ability to communicate and work effectively with
faculty, students, staff, and public. Strong service orientation
required. Experience working as part of a team. Flexibility and
adaptability to various work schedules and changing environment
required. Strong written and oral communication skills, with interest in
continuing education in geospatial technology.

Physical stamina required.

For more information about the University and it’s libraries, visit
www.wustl.edu <http://www.wustl.edu/> or www.library.wustl.edu
. EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE: 22 days
vacation, TIAA-CREF, etc. *TO APPLY*: visit www.wustlcareers.com
<http://www.wustlcareers.com/> or www.hr.wustl.edu
. Attach a letter of application, resume, and
the names of three references (including e-mail and telephone numbers).
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.

Employment eligibility verification required upon hire. Washington
University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Posted by Cynthia Jahns at 10:54 AM | Permalink

*History and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).* The Department of
History at Idaho State University invites applications for a new tenure
track, assistant professorship from scholars who have extensive
experience and training in the use of GIS and other tools of spatial
analysis in the study of history. The successful candidate will be one
of the leaders in the development of ISU’s new GIS-based M.A. program in
Historical Resources Management and a new undergraduate curriculum with
a spatial emphasis. This person will teach core courses in the graduate
curriculum, train graduate students in the use of GIS in historical
studies, and develop graduate and undergraduate courses in his or her
area of specialization. The field of specialization is open, though
candidates should not duplicate the teaching and research priorities of
the current faculty. A Ph.D. in history, historical geography, or
related interdisciplinary degree is required by the time of hire in
August 2007. Teaching experience and an interest in developing funded
research are highly desirable.

Idaho State University is a comprehensive
teaching and research institution located in Pocatello, a community of
approximately 60,000 nestled in a scenic mountain valley in southeastern
Idaho. ISU is an AA/EOE and encourages applications from a diverse set
of candidates. Apply with a letter of introduction, c.v., and three
letters of recommendation to: Dr. Allan Christelow, Chair; Department of
History; Idaho State University; 921 S. 8^th Ave., Stop 8079; Pocatello,
ID 83209-8079

Review of applications will begin December 8, 2006. For full
consideration, please apply by this date; the search will continue until
the position is filled.

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I want to stress that at this time, we do not have a specialist in the
history of cartography, any area of Asian history nor in either Modern
Britain or Modern Europe. For an indication of other possible areas of
specialization, which do not duplicate those of current department
members, I direct attention to a web page I created for interested
students. Go to the section "What is needed to start the program?" at
the URL:
http://www.isu.edu/~owenjack/grad.html

For the official position announcement, visit the URL:
http://www.isu.edu/departments/humanr/joblist_files/history.gis.htm

Those who wish to read something about the program may find useful an
article published in *ArcNews* last fall, at the URL:
http://www.esri.com/news/arcnews/fall05articles/idaho-state-univ.html

My colleague Laura Woodworth-Ney and I have also published an article
about the process of creating this graduate program, available at the URL:
http://mcel.pacificu.edu/jahc/JAHCVIII2/articles/owenswoodworth.htm

Thank you for your attention and for any help in making this
announcement available to worthy candidates.
Jack

--
Dr. J. B. "Jack" Owens, Ph.D.
Professor of History, Idaho State University
Guggenheim Fellow (2005-2006)
National Endowment for the Humanities Fellow (2004-2005)
E-mail: owenjack@isu.edu
Tel: 1-208-282-3232 or 2379
FAX: 1-208-282-4267
NEW BOOK: "By My Absolute Royal Authority"
http://www.boydell.co.uk/www.urpress.com/80462014.HTM

Posted by Cynthia Jahns at 04:06 PM | Permalink