Requisition Number: F_220093

Department: Survey Division - School of Nat Res-0887

Description of Work:

• Plan and conduct basic and applied Earth-science research using geospatial resources, with an emphasis on Nebraska.
• Secure external research funding.
• Work as part of the Conservation Survey Division (CSD) research team; manage databases for the unit.
• Publish scientific results and present them to appropriate audiences.
• Collaborate with government agencies, municipalities, industry, and educational institutions.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with stakeholders to address current issues; apply research results in responding to inquiries.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• A master's degree in geology, geography, or closely related discipline, at time of application.
• Extensive GIS skills.
• Ability to work with large datasets in a digital environment.
• Familiarity with geologic and hydrogeologic mapping.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD degree in geology, geography, or closely related discipline, at time of application.
• Five years of experience in geospatial science.
• Research expertise in at least one of the following areas: geological and hydrogeological mapping, stratigraphy, hydrostratigraphy, and/or geomorphology.
• Successful planning and management of research programs and ability to write and publish research results particularly in peer-reviewed venues.
• Familiarity with geological mapping techniques and standards.
• Working knowledge of 2D and 3D GIS analyses and modeling, LiDAR data, photogrammetry, orthophotography, 3D point clouds, and programming languages to perform GIS-related tasks.

Job Type: 12 Month (Faculty Only)