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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Gregory Elmes [mailto:Greg.Elmes@mail.wvu.edu] <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, February 03, 2015 11:12 AM<br><b>To:</b> ucgis-all<br><b>Subject:</b> Gradate Research Assistantship availble at WVU - Please disseminate widely<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>T</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>he West Virginia GIS Technical Center (<a href="http://www.wvgis.wvu.edu">http://www.wvgis.wvu.edu</a>), </span> <span style='font-size:11.5pt'>housed in the Department of Geology and Geography at West Virginia University, is seeking a <b>graduate research assistant </b>at the Masters or Ph.D. level in Geographic Information Science.</span> <span style='font-size:11.5pt'>At a minimum, applicants should have an undergraduate degree in Geography, Geology, Computer Science or related field or any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the qualification and ability to perform the duties of the position. Successful applicants are expected to work toward a higher degree in GIS Sciences.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>J<b>ob Requirements: </b>Work 20 hours/week and full-time employment during the summer; hours are flexible with class schedule. GRA’s include a tuition waver and stipends at the MA and PhD levels are competitive. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Start Date: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Start date is typically August, but other project start dates may be available. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Application Due Date: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Review of applicants by the Department and WV GIS Technical Center will begin upon submission. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Minimum Qualifications: </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.85pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Must meet the graduate student entrance qualifications of the Geology & Geography Department. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.85pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Ability to conduct research in Geographic Information Science and present findings. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.85pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Advanced working knowledge of spatial analysis and/or GIS databases. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Accepted into MA or Ph.D. program in the WVU Department of Geology and Geography. For application requirements, see <a href="http://geography.wvu.edu/graduate-studies">http://geography.wvu.edu/graduate-studies</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Ideal Qualifications: </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.7pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> GIS Research: Demonstrated ability to conduct GIS research on topics ranging from the physical aspects of a region to human activities within a given area. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.7pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Programming Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of GIS programming languages, application development/implementation, mobile applications, and online mapping services. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.7pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Minimal Supervision: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.7pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Multi-Tasking: Performs multiple tasks simultaneously in an efficient and effective manner </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Communications Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with other staff members. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Application: </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.7pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Submit a formal application to WVU and the Geography Graduate Studies Coordinator. For instructions, see <a href="http://geography.wvu.edu/graduate-studies/apply">http://geography.wvu.edu/graduate-studies/apply</a>. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:1.7pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> In your Statement of Interest to the Graduate Studies Coordinator, express your desire to work at the WV GIS Technical Center. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'></span><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> In addition, interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to Kurt Donaldson Manager, WV GIS Technical Center, email: <a href="mailto:WVGISTechCenter@gmail.com">WVGISTechCenter@gmail.com</a>. If possible, please provide links to previous research and contributions to successful GIS applications. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>See attached pdf of position.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Gregory A. Elmes<br>349 Brooks Hall<br>Department of Geology and Geography<br>West Virginia University<br>Morgantown WV 26506-6300<br>(304) 293 4685<br><a href="mailto:greg.elmes@mail.wvu.edu"><span style='color:#0563C1'>greg.elmes@mail.wvu.edu</span></a><br></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.geo.wvu.edu/~elmes/"><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#0563C1'>http://www.geo.wvu.edu/~elmes/</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>