Several positions starting fall/winter 2017/18 are available associated with the Yale Center for Biodiversity and Global Change (http://bgc.yale.edu), Map of Life (https://mol.org) and the Jetz Lab (http://jetzlab.yale.edu). To apply please send, in one pdf, a short cover letter, CV and contact info for three referees to [email protected]. For questions or associated PhD opportunities contact [email protected]. The final selection process will begin on 18 Aug 2017, but applications before this date are welcome and will be reviewed as received.
# Spatial Biodiversity Data Architect/Manager. Map of Life is seeking a qualified candidate to join their international team to help oversee the management (and analysis) of species occurrence information and associated metadata. The successful applicant will work with software engineers and research team to build, extend, support, and manage new databases driving biodiversity web and mobile applications. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner, self-driven, and detail oriented. We require experience in working with geospatial and biodiversity data and the PostgreSQL/PostGIS environment, and python and shell scripting skills. See also https://mol.org/careers. # Biodiversity Web developer. Map of Life is seeking a Front-end Web Developer to join their international team and participate in the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of mol.org web applications and the API that support them. We require familiarity with Google Cloud Platforms (BigQuery, Cloud SQL, Cloud Datastore) and hosted platforms such as Google App Engine and CARTO. We require experience in developing responsive web applications in HTML5 and CSS3 on JavaScript frameworks such as Angular and React. See also https://mol.org/careers. RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT: The interdisciplinary BGC program (http://bgc.yale.edu) connects biodiversity scientists from across campus. Yale has a thriving and growing community of young scholars in ecology, evolution and global change science in the EEB Department, the Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies, the Peabody Museum, and the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. The town is renowned for its classic Ivy League setting, 75 miles north of New York City.
