Medical College of Wisconsin - Institute for Health and Society
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POSITION PURPOSE
Under general direction, serve as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) assistant, contributing to ongoing research and teaching activities at the intersection of geography and public health. Current research projects are focused on neighborhood residential environments and health, with an emphasis on the areas of cancer health disparities, green space, and violence prevention. Responsibilities will include spatial analysis, characterization of neighborhood environments using GIS and remote sensing, data management and analysis, writing and assisting in the development and implementation of a new graduate level health and medical geography course as part of MCW’s PhD Program in Public and Community Health.
ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORS
Build Trust: Operate with transparency, no hidden agenda; place confidence in colleagues, give proper credit to other. Follow through on agreed upon actions. Treat sensitive or confidential information appropriately. Keep emotions under control. Exhibit ethical and moral behavior in everyday business conduct.
Foster Communication: Demonstrate ability to carefully listen to others at all levels of the organization. Seek and listen to feedback and be approachable. Express thoughts and ideas effectively. Display and promote cross cultural sensitivity.
Display Stewardship: Understand business implications of decisions. Conserve organization resources. Look for ways to improve and promote quality. Take personal responsibility. Use resources in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
In order of importance
- Operate specialized computer hardware and software to model, manage, analyze and display geospatial data.
- Create, edit, and maintain data sets, including geospatial data and appropriate metadata.
- Draft written reports and summaries of data analyses and contribute to peer-reviewed manuscripts and grant proposals.
- Train and provide technical support for GIS users and assist in promoting the use and expansion of GIS at MCW through the development and implementation of a new graduate-level health and medical geography course as part of MCW’s PhD Program in Public and Community Health.
- Manage Institutional Review Board applications and protocols and maintain data confidentiality.
- Code data accurately within established speed requirements.
- Review data for consistency, accuracy, and quality.
- Perform data cleaning and management and resolve data inconsistencies.
- Coordinate retrieval of secondary databases. Monitor timeliness of data receipt and resolve issues as required.
OTHER DUTIES
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIOINS
Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on equivalent basis
Education:
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Geographic Information Science/Systems, or related field.
Preferred: Completion of at least 1 year post-secondary education in Geography, Geographic Information Science/Systems, or related field.
Experience:
Minimum 1 year of experience working with geospatial databases and geospatial software programs, including ArcGIS; 3 years experience prefered.
Minimum 1 year experience working with statistical analysis software (STATA, R); 3 years preferred.
Experience with remote sensing software (Erdas IMAGINE) preferred.
Certifications/Licenses: None
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Strong knowledge of current GIS technologies, especially core ESRI desktop software, is required. Must be able to conceptualize, design, compose and produce complex cartographic and other spatial data displays. Excellent interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills are essential. Ability to demonstrate responsibility and dependability when completing assignments, and to work independently and as part of a team. Strong critical thinking, analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills. Accuracy and attentiveness to detail. Demonstrated leadership ability. Ability to work and communicate successfully with all levels of internal and external contract. Ability to effectively plan and organize projects impacting the work of others. Excellent time management skills. Skill in conveying technical information to non-technical users. Skill working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Skill in handling multiple competing priorities.