The Polar Geospatial Center (PGC) is looking for a graduate student in GIS or a related field to fulfill a wide range of duties. The position duties include but are not limited to:
(60%) Assisting polar researchers from other institutions in obtaining and manipulating imagery (15%) Manipulating and editing geographic datasets (10%) Creating custom map products (10%) Managing long-term mapping, and data storage projects with undergraduate student assistants (5%) Opportunities to attend and participate in conferences, workshops, and training courses Specific skills and workflows will be taught on the job. Work at the Polar Geospatial Center is fast-paced and evolving with industry trends and user community feedback. The ideal candidate will bring initiative to explore new ideas with teammates, and resourcefulness to implement them.
Position schedule: 20 hrs/week (50% RA) during the academic year, with the possibility to increase up to 100% RA during the summer.
The PGC provides geospatial support, mapping, and GIS/remote sensing solutions to researchers and logistics teams in the polar science community. We collaborate with scientists to complete their research goals in a safe, timely, and efficient manner by providing a service which most groups do not have the resources or expertise to complete. Our goal is to introduce new, state-of-the-art techniques from the geospatial field to effectively solve problems in the least mapped places on Earth.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Current University of Minnesota Graduate Student in GIS or related field Strong problem-solving skills High attention to detail and ability to learn quickly Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and a strong commitment to provide superior support to the polar science community Ability to work independently as well as with others PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Focus in Remote Sensing, Cartography, Imagery Analysis, or Computer Science Previous GIS job experience and/or study Interest in Polar Science initiatives and collaborations Ability to work full-time over the summer Customer Service experience About University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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