Biodiversity Informatics Specialist - New York, NY
Wednesday June 25th 2008
Filed Under GIS Specialist
BIODIVERSITY INFORMATICS SPECIALIST
CENTER FOR BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION, AMNH
The American Museum of Natural History’s (AMNH) Center for Biodiversity and Conservation (CBC) seeks a person with training and knowledge of applications of remote sensing, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and modeling to biodiversity conservation. The Biodiversity Informatics Specialist will assist in the implementation of a strong collaborative research program with American Museum of Natural History curators, Center for Biodiversity and Conservation staff, and other partners.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a Master’s degree or equivalent, and advanced experience in remote sensing and GIS applications to biology- and/or conservation and or wildlife management-related projects. Working knowledge of more than one of the following software packages is
preferred: ERDAS, ENVI, ARC/INFO, ArcView and open source alternatives.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in conservation biology and remote sensing. Technical skills in database design and management, programming and scripting languages, systems administration, and GPS technology would be an advantage. Must work well independently and have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Responsibilities and Duties
The Biodiversity Informatics Specialist, together with the Biodiversity Informatics Facility Manager and CBC Director will assist in the implementation of a program applying remote sensing, GIS, and modeling to biodiversity conservation. Responsibilities of this job include data management, data processing and visualization (raster, vector, and tabular), species distribution modeling, provision of technical and scientific training for staff and partner institutions, and maintenance of lab hardware and software resources (data, computers, and equipment).
Some travel for fieldwork and training will be required.
Applications, including curriculum vitae, a narrative statement of program interests and full contact information for three references should be sent, by July 18th to:
Associate Director
American Museum of Natural History
Center for Biodiversity and Conservation Central Park West at 79th Street New York, N.Y. 10024 Email address: farengo@amnh.org
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