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Job Summary:
Yale University is committed to contributing to a better tomorrow, and they are seeking a GIS Research Specialist to support the research mission of the Yale Center for Geospatial Solutions. The role involves applying geospatial technologies to interdisciplinary projects, developing high-quality cartographic and spatial data products, and assisting in the integration of geospatial methods into research initiatives.
Responsibilities:
• Supporting faculty, staff, and students in the design and execution of geospatial components of research projects, including spatial data acquisition, processing, analysis, and interpretation.
• Developing clear, accurate, and visually compelling maps and geospatial visualizations for academic publications, reports, proposals, presentations, and digital platforms.
• Assisting researchers in translating spatial datasets-including satellite imagery, drone data, GPS measurements, and field observations-into meaningful analytical and visual outputs.
• Maintaining efficient workflows for managing, processing, and documenting spatial datasets while ensuring high standards of data quality, reproducibility, and organization.
• Providing technical consultation on geospatial software, spatial analysis methods, and cartographic design to support research teams across a range of disciplines.
• Identifying and evaluating emerging tools and techniques in geospatial analysis, visualization, and data processing that can enhance research capabilities within the Center.
• Supporting the preparation of research outputs by contributing spatial analysis, maps, and figures for manuscripts, reports, proposals, and other research communications.
• Collaborating with faculty, research staff, and external partners to apply geospatial methods to complex environmental, social, and scientific challenges.
• User Training: Provide advanced training and guidance to users of the research core.
• Experiment Support: Collaborate with researchers on experimental design, execution, data analysis, and troubleshooting within the research core.
• Facility/Instrument Support: Manage and oversee research projects within the research core.
• Technique Development: Lead the implementation and optimization of advanced techniques and methodologies and develop standard operating procedures for research core services.
• Data Analysis/Interpretation: Analyze and interpret complex scientific data, generating meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Equipment Procurement: Assist in the selection, acquisition, and maintenance of research core equipment.
• Professional Development: Stay updated with emerging research trends and technologies. Participate in professional development activities and scientific conferences.
• Scientific Participation: Contribute scientific data for manuscript preparation and grant proposals.
• Staff Training and Mentoring: Contribute to the training and mentoring of junior staff members.
• Vendor Relations: Manage vendor relationships, negotiates contracts, and evaluates new technologies for optimal procurement processes.
• Education and Outreach: Contribute to education and outreach activities within the core, including tours, events, etc.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of skills, education, and experience.
Preferred:
• Proficiency in GIS, remote sensing, and spatial data analysis.
• Experience working with satellite imagery, drone/UAS data, and geospatial datasets.
• Familiarity with Python, R, or related tools for spatial analysis, data processing, and reproducible geospatial workflows.
• Master’s degree in Geography, GIS, Remote Sensing, Environmental Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Experience supporting interdisciplinary research using GIS, spatial analysis, and cartographic design.
• Demonstrated ability to produce publication-quality maps and geospatial visualizations and manage spatial data workflows across multiple projects.
Company:
Yale University is a research and education institution that prioritizes its students. Founded in 1701, the company is headquartered in New Haven, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.