[ESSP] research position

[Vanessa Paulman]

Date:    Sat, 27 Nov 2004 10:15:46 -0600
From:    Navin Ramankutty <nramanku at WISC.EDU>
Subject: POST-M.S./POST-B.S. RESEARCH POSITION IN 
GLOBAL CHANGE/LAND USE MAPPING

POST-M.S./POST-B.S. RESEARCH POSITION IN GLOBAL CHANGE/LAND USE MAPPING
100% Time (40 hours per week), plus benefits

The Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment (SAGE) has a
vacancy for a Research Intern position, available to start as soon as
possible, to assist in our efforts to map the geographic patterns of
global agricultural land use and land cover.  The position will be
ideal for a post-master’s or post-bachelor’s level student seeking a
full-time position.  The work will involve the integration of
remotely-sensed land cover data with agricultural census data from
around the world, to develop global maps of croplands, pastures, major
crops, irrigation, fertilizer application rates, etc.  The employee
will work with a research scientist and several undergraduate students
to design and maintain agricultural census databases; download,
manipulate, and analyze global remotely-sensed data, and improve upon
the statistical methods developed by SAGE to integrate remotely-sensed
data with agricultural census data.

The successful candidate will have excellent quantitative and
analytical skills.  Applicants with degrees in Environmental Studies,
Geography, Ecology, or Atmospheric Science are ideally suited for this
position.  Experience working with environmental data, including both
spatial data (remote sensing or otherwise) and socio-economic data
would be beneficial.  In addition, the candidate would ideally have
experience in database management, spatial analysis using GIS, as well
as some experience with statistical methods.  Some experience with UNIX
platforms, as well as the use of FORTRAN programming will also be a
plus. Candidates should have good written and oral communication
skills.  In addition, candidates should be able to work well
independently, to interface with undergraduate students, and under the
direction of senior staff.

The level of the appointment is 100%, and will initially be for a year.
   The position may continue longer based on performance and continued
funding.  The annual salary will be $30,000.  The position comes with
the full health-care benefits associated with Research Intern
positions.

To apply, please submit an application letter, resume, and the names
and contact information of three references by email to:

Navin Ramankutty
Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment (SAGE)
Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies
1710 University Avenue
Madison, WI  53726
Email: nramanku at wisc.edu

Please use the following subject line in your email: RESEARCH INTERN
APPLICATION

Questions?  Please email: nramanku at wisc.edu. No phone inquiries please.

Review of applications will begin on Dec 15 and continue until the
position is filled.

The University of Wisconsin is an EEO/AA Employer M/W/D/V.

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Vanessa Paulman
Center for Science Exploration
Hampshire College

phone: (413) 559-5792
fax: (413) 559-5438
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