Lab Researcher IV (Coordinator Geographic Information Systems)

About the role

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Lab Researcher IV (Coordinator Geographic Information Systems) for The Center of Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis. The Lab Researcher IV will conduct geographic analysis and assessment using GIS/RS/Data Science techniques, with attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the Geospatial database in an organized fashion, with adequate quality control and documentation.
• Applies adequate security, archiving, and documentation procedures.
• Designs, produces, and publishes, in a timely fashion, data analyses, including tables, maps, graphics, and web services that are informative and visually appealing.

Qualifications

Minimum education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Geography, Computer Science or related field with advanced course work in Remote Sensing and Geospatial Information Systems.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Certifications / licenses

• A valid driver’s license is required.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Extensive knowledge of ArcGIS application and/or data science/statistical analysis and modeling to analyze and synthesize geospatial field and mapped/modeled ecological data.

Preferred qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year full or part-time experience in geospatial information analysis or data science.
• Experience with web page development software such as ArcGIS Online, WordPress and graphics software such as Photoshop.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Pay

FLSA: Nonexempt, Grade 03

• Minimum salary: $54,027
• Mid-range salary: $68,383
• Maximum salary: $82,739

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. Market benchmarks and internal equity are also considered.

Schedule

• Position status: Full Time
• Standard hours: 37.50 per week
• Work arrangement: Fully on-site
• Terms of appointment: Staff – 12 month

Physical demands

Ability to undertake field work on coastal salt marshes which can be physically demanding environments.

Special conditions

• Safe Driving Record required.

Posting number: 26ST1996 | Location: Cook Campus, Rutgers University–New Brunswick, New Brunswick, NJ | Union: Admin Assembly (MPSC) | Pension eligibility: ABP