Employer The Jones Center at Ichauway Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Job Description The Jones Center at Ichauway is recruiting a full-time Geospatial Analyst in research and development to improve forest conservation efforts in the southeastern US region. The role is preferably in-person, but remote work can be negotiated for candidates based in the southeastern region. This role integrates cutting-edge remote sensing technologies, advanced data science techniques, and field experiments, to enhance conservation outcomes in collaboration with conservation agencies and research partners. The incumbent will work collaboratively with Dr. Jeffery Cannon, staff of the Landscape Ecology Lab, other research partners, and conservation agencies. This is a term-limited position funded for three years, with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding availability. Longleaf pine forests are considered a critically endangered ecosystem that have been reduced to a fraction of their historic range. Conservation efforts are planned for over 4 million acres of southeastern land to restore this important ecosystem that is considered a biodiversity hotspot. Spatial technologies such as GIS, satellite imagery, and LiDAR offer ways to increase the pace, scale, and quality of restoration by supporting broad-scale planning, monitoring, and analysis, and improving restoration practices. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The incumbent will conduct research and analysis to support improved research outcomes in the region. Specifically, the selected candidate will: (1) Lead development of research and monitoring efforts in southeastern forests using cutting-edge approaches such as aerial LiDAR, terrestrial LiDAR, and UAV photogrammetry; (2) Co-develop GIS and remote sensing workflows with collaborators to be used by partnering agencies that process existing spatial data to monitoring conservation projects, using R Shiny, Google Earth Engine, Python, or similar tools; (3) Collaborate with a distributed team using flexible work arrangements, as negotiated; (4) Conduct independent ecological research that aligns with lab goals to advance technological applications in conservation; (5) Communicate research findings through technical reports, peer-reviewed publications, and presentations to collaborators, stakeholders, and at scientific conferences. Qualifications Required qualifications We encourage applicants from a variety of ecology, conservation, or quantitative backgrounds to apply. An M.S. degree in forestry, geography, ecology, computer science, environmental engineering, or related field with significant experience in quantitative or spatial data science OR a B.S. degree in computer science or environmental engineering with significant experience in conservation, forestry, or natural resources management is required. We seek candidates who are motivated, adaptable, and capable of working both collaboratively and independently. Demonstrated proficiency in at least two of the following areas is expected: statistical analysis, vegetation surveys, silviculture, conservation easements, remote sensing, geospatial analysis, or scientific writing and communication. Valid state driver's license required. Preferred qualifications Experience processing large remote sensing, inventory, and geospatial datasets using R, Google Earth Engine, C++, and/or Python is preferred. The candidate should have experience designing and implementing field and laboratory experiments, as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed outlets and have familiarity with conventions for analyses and methodologies in remote sensing. Candidates with knowledge of southeastern ecosystems, conservation easements, and related policy will bring added value to the team. Job Field: GIS/Technology Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Newton, GA Salary: $45,000 – $55,000 commensurate with experience. Application Deadline: Fri, 02/21/2025 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://www.jonesctr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Geospatial-Analyst-JBC_1-2-…
