Programmer in Geospatial Analysis and Biodiversity Informatics Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB), Yale University
A three-year software developer position is available in our research group to support collaborative work in biodiversity informatics and conservation starting January 2012 (some flexibility). General Purpose Provide programming work for ongoing collaborative projects in geospatial analysis, biodiversity science and conservation research (e.g. Map of Life, www.mappinglife.org ). This work is in partnership with scientists and biodiversity informaticians at CU Boulder, UC Berkeley and Senckenberg, Frankfurt. Extension beyond three years is possible. Essential Duties Work with a team of researchers and developers to identify requirements, develop and modify code for geospatial analysis, backend (cloud-based) and frontend browser-based applications. Education and Experience 1. Bachelors degree in a relevant area and three to five years of programming experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 2. Strong background in all: Python, postgreSQL, PostGIS, Linux/Unix 3. Specialized knowledge in open source geospatial software tools 4. Preferably experience in most of the following: App Engine, HTML5/CSS, java, javascript, php, IaaS such as Linode, web design, system administration, deployment tools, Chef Skills and Abilities 1. Excellent programming skills and a strong interest in learning and developing new approaches to support the databasing, analysis and web- delivery of spatial, environmental and biodiversity data and tools. 2. Well developed analytical and problem solving skills. 3. Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written expression. 4. Excellent skills for working in and leading a distributed and international team of developers. 5. Excellent planning and organizational skills. Additional Information RESEARCH GROUP: In the Jetz Lab, the successful candidate will interact with a number of PhD students and postdoctoral fellows. For further information see: www.yale.edu/jetz. Yale has a thriving community of postdocs and graduate students in ecology, evolution and global change science. The successful candidate will benefit from interactions with the EEB Department, the Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies (www.yale.edu/yibs), the Peabody Museum (both physically connected to EEB), the Yale Climate & Energy Institute, and the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies (http://environment.yale.edu). Yale offers extraordinarily competitive and comprehensive benefits and staff support (http://www.yale.edu/hronline/benefits/). Yale and New Haven provide a vibrant and diverse intellectual community in a quintessential New England town setting, only c.a. 1h outside New York City (http://www.yale.edu/newhaven/index.html). APPLICATION: Please email a short letter of interest, C.V., and the names and contact details of referees (ideally all combined in one pdf) to [email protected] subject line: Geospatial programmer. Job and application info can also be accessed here: http://www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/application/external/index.html, job numbers: 14773 & 14774. Review of applications will begin on 25 Nov, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. This position offers competitive market salary.
