The Knowledge Engineering Laboratory (KEL), Department of Entomology,
Texas A&M University, is currently hiring a summer Research/Programming
assistant position. Please see the position descriptions below.
Requirements: The research assistant will use C++ and C# working on
developing forest simulation model, developing related analysis tools,
and preparing input data. Applicant should have experience in C, C++ or
C# programming. Strong ability to understand C# code, and in
implementing design, write, debug C# .NET applications, Experience in
using Visual Studio 2005, Visual C# 2005 Express Edition, ASP.NET, and
the .NET Framework Software Development Kit (NET SDK).
Preferences: Preference will be given to an individual interested in
developing a skill set that includes individual based population
modelling and landscape modeling, GIS and Remote sensing techniques, and
spatial statistics, scientific visualization. Excellent quantitative,
statistical, and spatial simulation modeling skills are essential.
Experience with data analysis and other computer programming such as
FORTRAN is highly desirable. Good written and verbal skills are desired.
A working knowledge of ArcGIS and ArcInfo, and LANDIS is preferred.
The Project: Please note this position is part of a multi-disciplinary
research project by Texas A&M University (PI: Dr. Robert N. Coulson) and
the USDA Forest Service that includes landscape ecologists, modelers,
biogeographers, and entomologists. The existing team has considerable
expertise in modeling, GIS, and spatial statistics. For more information
regarding this project, please visit our web site at
http://landscape-restoration.tamu.edu/
The position is available now. Review of applications is ongoing. Anyone
interested in the position can contact Dr. Weimin Xi via email
([EMAIL PROTECTED]) with a resume and statement of interest or questions.
Thanks,
Weimin
Weimin Xi
Knowledge Engineering Laboratory
Department of Entomology
Texas A&M University
Lab: (979) 845-9736
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Lab website: http://kelab.tamu.edu/
