USDA Forest Service Landscape Ecology Unit
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Join the Midwest’s Leading Federal Agency for Natural Resource Research and Development
Major Duties
*Provide computer-based spatial analysis support to Unit scientists
*Prepare input data for simulation models, execute the model runs and process the output spatial and tabular data
*Design analytical approaches for interpreting ecological, geographic and social data
*Assist scientists in producing peer-reviewed publication of research findings
Skills and Experience Desired
*The desired candidate will have a B.S. in landscape, forest, or wildlife ecology; remote sensing; geography or other closely related field
*Experience with GIS (particularly ArcGIS and ArcView) is essential
*Experience with simulation models is desirable, but not required
*C-sharp (or C++) and/or Fortran programming is desirable, but not required
*Good written and verbal communication skills are essential
*An ability to work both independently and in a team setting is necessary
*United States citizenship (required)