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Form of work
SalaryWorking Title
Research Associate I
Posting Number
NFE02313P
Department
SDSU-Geography & Geospatial Sciences
Physical Location of Position (City)
Brookings
Posting Text
The Geographical Sciences Center of Excellence (GSCE) at South Dakota State University (SDSU) seeks applications for a Research Associate I to begin on June 22, 2024. This is a 12-month, full-time, and benefit-eligible position. This position is dependent on funding and performance. The GSCE, housed in the Department of Geography & Geospatial Sciences, has a mission to apply geospatial techniques, especially remote sensing, to advance the scientific understanding of the Earth System and the consequences of a changing global landscape. This position is supervised by the Department Head for Geography and Geospatial Sciences. This posting will be used to fill three Research Associate I positions.
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will be expected to conduct the following activities:
Develop algorithms to process time series data observed from polar-orbiting and geostationary satellites.
- Develop compute codes for the implementation of operational phenology detections, the monitoring of crop growth, or the generation of biomass burning emissions products.
- Investigate the impacts of environmental changes on long-term variation in vegetation phenology.
- Communicate with users to modify/improve various data formats of land surface products including vegetation phenology and biomass burning emissions.
- Prepare research articles for journal publications and conference presentations.
- Prepare research proposals for securing external funding.
MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters in Geography or Geospatial Sciences or closely related field;
- At least one year of experience in remote sensing;
- Ability to develop algorithms for quantitatively analyzing time series data from both polar-orbiting and geostationary satellites.
- Ability to handle (read/write) satellite data formats of HDF and NetCDF.
- Ability to write computer codes using C/C++ or IDL in Linux/Unix.
- Ability to develop an operational computer system.
- Ability to publish the results of original research in peer-reviewed journals.
- Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD in Geography or Geospatial Sciences or closely related field;
- Ability to develop an independent, externally funded research program; and
- Ablility to work in an interdisciplinary team.
BENEFITS:
South Dakota State University offers a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.
APPLICATIONPROCESS:
This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, Curriculum Vitae or resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact South Dakota State University Human Resources at 605-688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.
South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is university policy to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.
Posting Date
04/04/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
04/25/2024
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with qualifications.
Duration of the Term
12 months
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Appointment Percent
100
Work Hours
Normal work hours (M-F), 40 hours per week
Some evening and weekend hours as needed
Some evening and weekend hours as needed
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Temporary
Faculty Status
No
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
This position requires
No Requirement
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations
South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures. South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world. Its employees embrace the university’s core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.
Contact Information
For questions on the position, contact the Search Chair, Dr. Hankui Zhang at 605-688-5352 or Hankui.Zhang@sdstate.edu.
