[ESSP] Fwd: [Job]Research Global Change/WI

[Vanessa Paulman]

>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

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