[OSGeo-Jobs] Biodiversity Informatics Specialist

[Ned Horning]

Job Opening
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BIODIVERSITY INFORMATICS SPECIALIST
CENTER FOR BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION, AMNH

The American Museum of Natural History's (AMNH) Center for Biodiversity 
and Conservation (CBC) seeks a person with training and knowledge of 
applications of remote sensing, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), 
and modeling to biodiversity conservation. The Biodiversity Informatics 
Specialist will assist in the implementation of a strong collaborative 
research program with American Museum of Natural History curators, 
Center for Biodiversity and Conservation staff, and other partners.

Qualifications
Candidates should have a Master’s degree or equivalent, and advanced 
experience in remote sensing and GIS applications to biology- and/or 
conservation and or wildlife management-related projects. Working 
knowledge of more than one of the following software packages is 
preferred: ERDAS, ENVI, ARC/INFO, ArcView and open source alternatives. 
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in conservation 
biology and remote sensing. Technical skills in database design and 
management, programming and scripting languages, systems administration, 
and GPS technology would be an advantage. Must work well independently 
and have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities and Duties
The Biodiversity Informatics Specialist, together with the Biodiversity 
Informatics Facility Manager and CBC Director will assist in the 
implementation of a program applying remote sensing, GIS, and modeling 
to biodiversity conservation. Responsibilities of this job include data 
management, data processing and visualization (raster, vector, and 
tabular), species distribution modeling, provision of technical and 
scientific training for staff and partner institutions, and maintenance 
of lab hardware and software resources (data, computers, and equipment). 
Some travel for fieldwork and training will be required.

Applications, including curriculum vitae, a narrative statement of 
program interests and full contact information for three references 
should be sent, by July 18th to:

Associate Director
American Museum of Natural History
Center for Biodiversity and Conservation
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York, N.Y. 10024
Email address: farengo at amnh.org

The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
The Museum does not discriminate due to age, sex, religion, race, color, 
national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual 
orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. Qualified candidates 
of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for 
vacant positions at all levels.