THE NATURAL CAPITAL PROJECT
Position Announcement
GIS ANALYST (MARINE)
The Nature Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund, University of Minnesota,
and Stanford Universitys Woods Institute for the Environment together
seek to fill the position of GIS Analyst (Marine) for the Natural
Capital Project. Our researchers, based in Seattle and Stanford, are
developing tools to model and map the flow of multiple ecosystem
services across land- and seascapes. The Natural Capital Project is
applying its innovative, spatially-explicit ecosystem-service
quantification and valuation tool, InVEST (Integrated Valuation of
Ecosystem Services and Tradeoffs) in various locations (e.g. Monterey
Bay, CA; Vancouver Island, Canada; Belize) The successful applicant
will work in a team to adapt and apply the InVEST ecosystem-service
models and will then synthesize these results in order to best inform
policy at our demonstration sites. We seek a creative individual to
support further development, documentation, maintenance, and
application of the Marine InVEST models.
Principal Responsibilities:
· Maintain Arc toolbox elements to run biophysical and
economic models created by postdoctoral researchers and other project
collaborators.
· Collect, create, and refine raster, vector, and table input
data from a variety of source including Natural Capital Project field
sites.
· Coding in Python to adapt and improve the InVEST models.
· Run InVEST models in ArcGIS and analyze the results using
Spatial Analyst and other tools to create maps, tables, and
documentation for presentation of results.
· Help create user-friendly manuals tailored to the needs of
site applications for Arc tools.
· Provide technical assistance related to InVEST to relevant
personnel on partner installations.
Qualifications:
· Bachelors or Masters degree in geography or related field
required. Graduate degree desired.
· Adept skills with all major functions in ArcGIS, including
map design, data processing, spatial analysis with geoprocessing tools
and ModelBuilder.
· Python programming experience; knowledge of MATLAB or
FORTRAN is a plus.
Database management experience
Excellent analytical skills
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
The ability to effectively prioritize and work well under time constraints
· Experience working with collaborators from diverse
backgrounds and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary teamwork.
The GIS Analyst will be located in Palo Alto, CA or Seattle, WA
Term: One year fixed-term appointment (with the potential for
extension, contingent upon funding.)
How to Apply: To ensure that your application information is captured
in our official files and that the hiring manager has immediate access
to your resume and cover letter, you must apply to
http://jobs.stanford.edu, Job #43393. Please include a CV and a cover
letter that includes contact information for three references. We will
begin reviewing applications July 20, 2011. The position will remain
open until filled.
