Texas, College Station
Dr. Daniel W. Goldberg in the Department of Geography, at Texas A&M University (TAMU) invites applications for a Ph.D. Research Assistant position to begin in the fall of 2013. Qualified candidates should have a Master’s degree in Geography, Computer Science, or a related discipline and expertise in geographic information systems (GIS); desktop, server, web, and mobile programming; and CyberGIS and very large spatial and spatiotemporal databases. Research assistant activities will include the development and evaluation of algorithms; the implementation, testing, and support of prototype and enterprise systems; and spatiotemporal analysis and modeling. Tasks will include software development; spatiotemporal data management and analysis; and the presentation and publication of research results. Experience with modern programming languages (.Net, Python, R, C++, etc.), GIS software, and server–based systems is required. Preference will be given to applicants with strong programming backgrounds and excellent communication skills.
Graduate funding is available for three years for highly qualified candidates. This includes a stipend and 9 credit hours of tuition each semester. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2013, and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Applicants must apply and be accepted to the graduate program in Geography at TAMU to be considered for this position (http://takethenextstep.tamu.edu/geography/you-see-the-world). Candidates should also submit (a) a cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements, outlines qualifications, and highlights research interests and skill sets; (b) a resume/CV; and (c) two letters of recommendation to Dr. Daniel W. Goldberg, Department of Geography, Mailstop TAMU 3147, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3147 (daniel.goldberg@tamu.edu). Texas A&M University is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Texas, College Station
Dr. Michael P. Bishop in the Department of Geography, at Texas A&M University (TAMU) invites applications for a Ph.D. Research Assistant position to begin in the fall of 2013. Qualified candidates should have a Master’s degree in an Earth science related discipline and expertise in remote sensing, geographic information systems, and computer programming. Research assistant activities will include spatial analysis and modeling, geomorphometry and landform mapping, and alpine glacier assessment and mapping. This includes software development, data analysis, and presentation and publication of research results. Experience with C++ and remote sensing/GIS software is required. Preference will be given to applicants with computer programming and excellent communication skills.
Graduate funding is available for three years for highly qualified candidates. This includes a stipend and 9 credit hours of tuition each semester. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2013, and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Applicants must apply and be accepted to the graduate program in Geography at TAMU to be considered for this position (http://takethenextstep.tamu.edu/geography/you-see-the-world). Candidates should also submit an application letter highlighting research interests and skill sets, resume, and two letters of recommendation to Dr. Michael P. Bishop, Department of Geography, Mailstop TAMU 3147, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3147 (Michael.Bishop@tamu.edu). Texas A&M University is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
