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The position is sponsored by the NSF Industry–University Cooperative Research Centers (I/UCRC) Program in the Spatiotemporal Innovation Center at the Center for Geographic Analysis (CGA) of Harvard University. The candidate will have space assigned at the CGA and attend group meetings and related activities with other research sites and collaborating sponsors. The appointment is for one year with possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance and continued availability of funding.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in geographic information science or a related field.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have obtained your Ph.D. in the past 12 months you must be able to provide a certificate of completion from the degree-granting institution OR a letter from the institute's registrar stating all requirements for the degree have been successfully completed and should verify the date the degree has been or will be conferred. No exceptions.

Additional Qualifications:

Experience with Python, R, and SQL. Strong understanding of geospatial data structure and database standards. Knowledgeable in spatial analysis methodologies and at least one major application field. Proficient with common GIS and statistical software. Hands-on experience with web-based platform development (Java, HTML5, JavaScript and CSS). Experience with workflow tools (KNIME), PostGIS, GeoNode, Django, GeoServer, OpenLayers, ExtJS, GeoNetwork, GDAL and jQuery are strongly preferred. Chinese language skill is a plus.

Must have superior technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to function as a contributing team member. Must have strong documentation and communication skills. Must be able to collaborate effectively with researchers across organizational structures and across knowledge domains.

Incumbent will work remotely based on Harvard University's COVID-19 response policy until CGA/IQSS on-campus operations resume. Work must be performed within the US. Individuals located in the US working outside of MA must acknowledge to Harvard in writing that after the interim pandemic policy ends, the employee must relocate to MA and their campus work location.

Employees will have federal and MA state taxes withheld.

J-1 Research Scholar visa sponsorship may be available in limited circumstances to individuals already in the US on a visa, depending on their specific immigration status.

Contact Information:

Wendy Guan

Contact Email: wguan@cga.harvard.edu

Special Instructions:

TO APPLY:

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY ONLINE. To apply, send curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and names and contact information for three references to Wendy Guan (wguan@cga.harvard.edu). Research papers (up to three) are welcome but optional. Review of applications will begin immediately and end when the position is filled.

Only applicants who follow these instructions will be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.