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Geofield Fellow Jobs
Company | William & Mary |
Address | , Williamsburg, 23187, Va |
Employment type | TEMPORARY |
Salary | $15.50 an hour |
Expires | 2023-06-18 |
Posted at | 1 year ago |
Position Information
Present Position Number
T0720W
Role Code Title
Laboratory & Research Tech
Position Title
GeoField Fellow
Unit Mission Statement
The Global Research Institute (GRI) empowers teams of William & Mary students and faculty to make a difference in the world. We are a multidisciplinary hub that applies scholarly research to real world problems, investing in outstanding student and faculty scholars to catalyze new insights and cultivate the next generation of global leaders. Based in the Office of the Provost, GRI supports a whole of university approach to advance W&M by developing ideas, convening partners, creating and analyzing data, and inventing new methods. The Institute’s approach to incubate and scale and applied research helps researchers push research frontiers and produce insights that matter at W&M and beyond. At any time, under the auspices of the Institute there are several research projects, most grant-funded, with the largest being AidData.
AidData produces novel data, tools, and research that answers the question: who is funding, what, where, for whom, and to what effect around the world? AidData has an explicit focus on data and research that meets high academic standards but is also accessible and relevant for a broad audience of international relations practitioners, policymakers, journalists, and scholars. AidData’s work is made possible by generous financial support of international organizations such as the World Bank and United Nations, private philanthropies such as the Hewlett and Gates Foundations, and government agencies such as the US Department of State and USAID.
Position Summary
AidData, Global Research Institute (GRI) at William & Mary invites applications for two temporary, three-month Graduate fellowships during the summer of 2023. Through this fellowship, individuals will engage in cutting-edge geospatial research, including research design, data collection and analysis, and manuscript preparation. The objective of this fellowship is to develop and apply critical geospatial skills for academic and non-academic purposes.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Automate geospatial workflows designed for estimating environmental indicators related to climate-sensitive agriculture with thorough testing and documentation.
- Conduct literature reviews in fields related to geospatial data and techniques (e.g., machine learning), particularly environmental and agricultural remote sensing.
- Develop and program workflows in cloud computing environment (e.g., Google Earth Engine – GEE) and open-source statistical software (i.e., R) to transform time series remotely sensed imagery and open-source data into outcomes that help to understand socio-ecological, agriculture, and environmental issues in various parts of the world, specifically Asia and Africa.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree or the first year of a Ph.D. in Physical Geography, Computer Science, Spatial/Geospatial Science, Forestry and Natural Resources, Spatial Hydrology, and Environmental Engineering, or related field.
- Experience working with time series spatial data (e.g., remotely sensed imagery, in-situ observations)
- Successfully completed coursework in Geospatial Science (i.e., remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems – GIS) and have advanced skills in geospatial analysis with a text-based interface (i.e., R, GEE, Python).
- Prior experience with machine learning techniques
Preferred Qualifications
- Programming in R and in GEE via JavaScript
- Knowledge of eco-hydrologic models
- Previous experience working with interdisciplinary research teams
Advertised Pay Range
$15.50/hour
Department
3KM100 Global Research Institute
Location
William & Mary
Is the position remote work eligible?
Hybrid (works remotely at least 1 day per week but not full-time)
Remote Work Disclaimer
Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.
University Salary Range
Job Open Date
04/17/2023
Review Begin Date
Job Close Date
05/14/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Employment Category
Hourly - Temporary
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Position Term
12 Month - Restricted
Special Application Instructions
Please include sample GEE and R scripts with your application.
Conditions of Employment
This position is a temporary (hourly) position not to exceed 6 months. All hourly employees are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program and total hours worked may not exceed on average 29 hours per week, over the course of a twelve-month period beginning May 1 each year.
This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position may be subject to overtime during high peak times, etc. as directed and approved by the supervisor.
EEO Statement
William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Background Check Statement
William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Benefits Summary Statement
Our hourly employees enjoy many university benefits such as, participation in a supplemental savings plan for retirement, professional development, and wellness benefits. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. In addition, after completing a year of continuous hourly service and working at least 1,000 hours during the previous 12 months, hourly employees are eligible for holiday pay, PTO and educational assistance. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=hourly
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