FYI...Stefanie
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Dear Colleagues:
Per the following position descriptions, we are pleased to announce the
prospective availability of two new positions in the University of
Wisconsin-Madison's Environmental Remote Sensing Center (ERSC), which is
part of the Institute for Environmental Studies. As indicated in the
descriptions for these positions, they are contingent upon the outcome of
ongoing funding negotiations, but would hopefully be available as early as
August 6, 1996. We would appreciate your sharing this announcement with
potential applicants for these positions. Also, we welcome any personal
recommendation of candidates you might care to make.
We thank you in advance for your help in disseminating this announcement
and/or suggesting candidates for one or both positions. Finally, please
feel free to contact me should you have any questions about this matter.
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Research Program Manager Position in Remote Sensing
(and Related Geospatial Technologies)
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Contingent upon the outcome of ongoing funding negotiations, the
Environmental Remote Sensing Center (ERSC) of the University of
Wisconsin-Madison is offering a full-time (12-month) Research Program
Manager position. Duties will primarily involve assisting the Director of
ERSC in the management and coordination of ERSC's multifaceted research
program. This research program ranges from the development and application
of remote sensing in natural resource management, ecosystem science, and
environmental monitoring, to public/private partnership and innovation in
the development of commercial applications of remote sensing. Duties will
range from project budget management, to program administrative liaison with
funding agencies and industry partners, facility administration, report
writing, contracting, patent and license negotiation, participation in
project recruitment, and development of a business plan for ERSC's entire
research portfolio.
The incumbent to this position must have demonstrated interests and skills
in the administrative management of team-oriented interdisciplinary
research. The individual filling this position should also possess the
ability to facilitate joint research initiatives between university
investigators and commercial partners. Ideally, the candidate would possess
a blend of knowledge and experience in the technical aspects of remote
sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and the Global Positioning
System (GPS), as well as a background in natural resource management and
business.
ERSC is part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Institute for
Environmental Studies (IES). IES is a unique intercollege unit on our
campus that was created in 1970 to promote, develop, and administer
interdisciplinary environmental instruction, research and public service
programs. Given this intercollege scope, several of the projects the
incumbent to this position would help manage would be joint between ERSC/IES
and such units as: the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the
College of Engineering, the College of Letters and Science, the School of
Business, and the University-Industry Relations Program. ERSC is also part
of the UW-Madison Spatial Information and Analysis Consortium (SIAC). Other
specialized spatial analysis facilities that are a part of SIAC include: the
Geography Computing Laboratory, the Laboratory for Spatial Data Acquisition
and Analysis in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and
the Land Information and Computer Graphics Facility within the College of
Agricultural and Life Sciences. ERSC is also located in the same building
as, and cooperates with, the Space Science and Engineering Center and the
Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies. Additional
information about virtually all of these units is available electronically.
UW-Madison's URL is http://www.wisc.edu/. ERSC's URL is
http://gaia1.ies.wisc.edu/centers/ersc/.
The starting date for this position is August 6, 1996, or as soon
thereafter as a suitable candidate is found. The initial term of employment
will end June 30, 1997 and is renewable based on performance and the
availability of funding. Preference will be given to candidates having
knowledge and experience in geospatial technologies, administration of
interdisciplinary research, and contemporary business practices and
requirements. Review of applicants will begin July 22, 1996 and continue
until the position is filled. The salary range for this position is
$28,000-$35,000, commensurate with background and experience. The
UW-Madison also offers an attractive fringe benefit program.
Applicants are asked to send a cover letter specifying how their background
and interests parallel the basic requirements of the position, a resume,
transcripts, and the names, telephone numbers, fax numbers, and email
addresses of at least three professional references to:
Dr. Thomas M. Lillesand, Director
Environmental Remote Sensing Center
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1225 West Dayton Street
Madison, WI 53706-1695
Phone (608) 263-3251
FAX (608) 262-5964
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
NOTE: UNLESS CONFIDENTIALITY IS REQUESTED IN WRITING, INFORMATION REGARDING
THE APPLICANTS MUST BE RELEASED UPON REQUEST. FINALISTS CANNOT BE
GUARANTEED CONFIDENTIALITY.
THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Assistant Researcher Position in Commercially-Oriented Remote Sensing
(and Related Geospatial Technologies)
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Contingent upon the outcome of ongoing funding negotiations, the
Environmental Remote Sensing Center (ERSC) of the University of
Wisconsin-Madison is offering a full-time (12-month) Assistant Researcher
position in the area of commercially-oriented remote sensing research and
development. Duties will primarily involve assisting the Director of ERSC
and an interdisciplinary faculty core research team in the technical
development and implementation of a joint public/private sector research
program in commercial applications of remote sensing. This unique program
is aimed at complementing, and not competing with, traditional
university-based or private sector remote sensing research and development.
The incumbent to this position must be self motivated and able and willing
to help fashion and participate in fast-paced, innovative, team-oriented,
interdisciplinary remote sensing research having potential commercial
significance. The individual must bridge the gap between the developers of
geospatial technologies and the myriad of disciplines concerned primarily
with the application of these technologies. The employee must have a strong
technical background in the convergent technologies of remote sensing,
geographic information systems (GIS), and the Global Positioning System
(GPS). At the same time, the individual must be interested in performing
cooperative research in application domains as varied as archeology,
geology, agriculture, forestry, real estate, engineering/environmental
consulting, infrastructure management, risk management, land use planning,
transportation, land titling, communications, meteorology, human health
management, marketing, and retailing.
Day-to-day duties will range from writing research proposals, to
identifying and working with corporate partners, to developing and
participating in pilot projects and longer-term development efforts.
Employee will be expected to prepare reports, manuscripts, and posters
describing his/her research and to present results at national meetings and
other fora.
The extensive facilities at ERSC and other laboratory members of the
UW-Madison Spatial Information and Analysis Consortium (SIAC) will be made
available on a project by project basis. These latter facilities include:
the Geography Computing Laboratory, the Laboratory for Spatial Data
Acquisition and Analysis in the Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering, and the Land Information and Computer Graphics Facility within
the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. ERSC is also located in the
same building as, and cooperates with, the Space Science and Engineering
Center and the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies.
Additional information about virtually all of these units is available
electronically. UW-Madison's URL is http://www.wisc.edu/. ERSC's URL is
http://gaia1.ies.wisc.edu/centers/ersc/.
The starting date for this position is August 6, 1996, or as soon
thereafter as a suitable candidate is found. The initial term of employment
will end June 30, 1997 and is renewable based on performance and the
availability of funding. Preference will be given to candidates having an
advanced degree (or equivalent experience) in any field(s) directly related
to geospatial information science and technology, with private sector
familiarity. Proficiency in the use of image processing, GIS, and GPS
software required. Familiarity with softcopy photogrammetry, hyperspectral
data analysis, and radar remote sensing is desirable. Review of applicants
will begin July 22, 1996 and continue until the position is filled. The
salary range for this position is $32,000-$36,000, commensurate with
background and experience. The UW-Madison also offers an attractive fringe
benefit program.
Applicants are asked to send a cover letter specifying how their background
and interests parallel the basic requirements of the position, a resume,
transcripts, and the names, telephone numbers, fax numbers, and email
addresses of at least three professional references to:
Dr. Thomas M. Lillesand, Director
Environmental Remote Sensing Center
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1225 West Dayton Street
Madison, WI 53706-1695
Phone (608) 263-3251
FAX (608) 262-5964
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
NOTE: UNLESS CONFIDENTIALITY IS REQUESTED IN WRITING, INFORMATION REGARDING
THE APPLICANTS MUST BE RELEASED UPON REQUEST. FINALISTS CANNOT BE
GUARANTEED CONFIDENTIALITY.
THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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Marcia M. Verhage
Environmental Remote Sensing Center
1225 W. Dayton Street
Madison, WI 53706-1695
608-262-1585 phone
608-262-5964 fax
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Stefanie S. Rixecker
Department of Resource Management
Lincoln University, Canterbury
Aotearoa New Zealand
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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