Cartographica Editorial Assistant Position Available in GGS

The Editor of the peer-reviewed, international journal, Cartographica, Dr Waters in GGS is looking for a student editorial assistant.

The primary duties are: 1) to liaise with the publisher (the University of Toronto Press); 2) to contact potential authors in order to solicit manuscripts; 3) to select reviewers to referee manuscripts; 4) to work with authors to improve manuscripts so as to achieve the highest standards of excellence in our published papers.

The funding is for 8 hours per week at $12/hour. Employment would begin as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Ideally this individual would be a graduate student in the GGS Department but GGS undergraduates in their senior year will also be considered. To apply for this position please e-mail, as soon as possible, a brief statement of why you are interested in working in role along with an up-to-date resume to Professor Nigel Waters, Editor, Cartographica, at nwaters@gmu.edu

TA position in GGS

Geography and Geoinformation Science (GGS) at GMU is looking for a part-time Teaching Assistant who knows MATLAB. If you are interested, please contact:

Teri S. Fede (308-993-1212) or tfede@gmu.edu

GRA position at GMU

for Ph.D or MS Student. The student will work 20 hours per week to develop and maintain the Web page for the World AgroMeterological Information Service (WAMIS) of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

Requirements:
1. Proficient with web development and remote sensing data processing;
2. With experience and skills in web design, graphic design , web content management, and
site management;
3. 2+ years experience with HTML, CSS and XML;
4. 2+ years experience with Apache, MySQL and PHP;
5. Familiar with Linux;
6. Excellent written and oral communication skills;
7. Be able to work independently and with a multi-disciplinary team.

If you are interested in this part time GRA position, please send your resume to Dr. Xianjun Hao
(Email: xhao1@gmu.edu ).

Looking for a Geographer at Quantico

MCIA has an opening position for a Geographer (IS-0150-02) located in the Geospatial Division of the Production and Analysis Company at the Marine Corps Intelligence Activity at Quantico, VA.

Visit www.usajobs.gov and search the vacancy number: NE10150-02-5063294F079176

The closing date is on August 2, 2011.

Job Description:
Performs analysis and production tasks relative to various types of geographic products derived from the use of a GIS. With minimal supervision, takes the initiative to learn techniques and procedures for producing value-added mapping products for the US Marine Corps. Uses knowledge of geographic data sources including commercial imagery and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency data to develop final products and interface with the customer to ensure complete satisfaction. Responsible for ensuring all products and data are properly archived for future retrieval. Multi-tasks to work simultaneous projects as requirement dictates. Prepares and presents oral and written briefings as required.

Paid Internship at Dept. of Health and Human Services Available Immediatly

DHHS/OS/SOC is looking for a graduate students to fill a paid internship position. Please contact him directly (see contact info below) if you are interested. US Citizenship is required.


Qualifications: Intro to ArcGIS; took Adv GIS Class; some type of real world experience (with a class project or other internship experience); Must be able to work 20 hrs a week.


Please contact: Ken Hopper (ken.Hopper@hhs.gov)
DHHS/OS/SOC
Phone: 202-619-7883/7800 (W)
Fax: 201-619-7890

Management and Program Analyst at USAID

This position will be based in USAID's Office of Natural Resource Management (NRM) in the Bureau of Economic Growth and Trade. The individual selected will work closely with the Agency's Senior GIS (Geospatial Information Technology) Adviosr to pormote the use of geospatial information technologies to support USAID's objectives in improved enivironmental management, resource governance and sustainable use.
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See the details of this job posting here: http://www.fas.usda.gov/icd/drd/icdjobs.html.

Closing date of Announcement: 08/08/11

GIS Technician 1/Entry level

ARTS (ASRC Research and Technology Solutions) is looking for a GIS Technician with the following experience:
* with the Census/Tiger geospatial dataset
* with remote sensing and ortho photos from coursework or internships
* with GIS, QC/QA from coursework or internships

Requirement: BS in Geography or a related field & US Citizen or Permanent Residency.


Please visit: http://www.asrcfederal.com/asrcfederalcareer.htm
or send your resume to Tracey Thomas (Tracey.Thomas@ASRCFederal.com)