Spatial Information Research Analyst Full-time 6-month temporary appointment Rate of pay: $12-$15 per hour (commensurate with experience) Closing date for application: Up to 3 positions will be filled before July 1, 2011; apply as soon as possible for immediate consideration This position is with the Laboratory for Applications of Remote Sensing in Ecology (http://www.fsl.orst.edu/larse), in the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society, at Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA. The position provides support for projects designed to inform, derive, and validate maps of forest change for various regions throughout the conterminous US. Specific duties include processing and interpreting of Landsat time series; air photo interpretation; gathering and interpreting ancillary change data to support Landsat interpretations; data management and documentation; presentation of results; web page design; script writing. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Geography, Forestry, Ecology, Engineering or Computer science (or related fields). Preferred Qualifications: Coursework in GIS, remote sensing; Experience with standard digital image processing techniques, manipulation and analysis of raster and vector environmental data; Familiarity with ArcMap and other geospatial software; Experience with data organization, analysis, documentation, and presentation; Experience with computer programming. To apply send letter of interest, CV and at 3 professional references to: Maureen Duane [email protected] or Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society 321 Richardson Hall Corvallis, OR 97331
