RESEARCH ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE The School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University is seeking candidates for the position of Research Assistant/Associate. **This position is funded from external sources. Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funds.** The GIS and Spatial Analysis Laboratory in the Center for Forest Sustainability (CFS) at Auburn University is seeking candidates for the position of Research Assistant/Associate with expertise in GIS and remote sensing. The successful candidate will participate in administering and conducting multiple research projects associated with USDA Forest Service, City of Auburn and CFS at Auburn University. He/she will assist with image processing and GIS analysis, spatial data development and maintenance, and technical documentation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: digitize and classify land cover types including impervious surface; travel for ground truthing in the states of Florida, Georgia and Alabama; apply GIS and remote sensing techniques for monitoring changes in land cover and ecosystems.
Designation as a Research Assistant requires a Bachelor's Degree in Forestry, Ecology, Geography or related field. Designation as a Research Associate requires a Master's degree in the subject areas listed above. Candidate must have knowledge in GIS/Remote Sensing (satellite and aircraft). The following are desired: experience or skills in ArcGIS (ArcInfo, ArcView), GPS and ERDAS Imagine. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Refer to Requisition #21406 and apply on-line at: www.auemployment.com on any computer with internet access. If you need any assistance, contact Auburn University's Department of Human Resources at (334) 844-4145. Internet access is also available through your local state employment service office and public library. Review of applications will begin after January 11, 2006. Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
