[OSGeo-Jobs] MIT DUSP GIS, Data Visualization and Graphics Specialist

[Tom Roche]

I got this as an attachment, so apologies for not having a URI to
pass. Note request for "familiarity with recent open source mapping
tools, such as Quantum GIS, Mapbox and TileMill":

> Massachusetts Institute of Technology
> School of Architecture + Planning
> Department of Urban Studies and Planning
> 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Building 7-337
> Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139-4307
 
> JOB ANNOUNCEMENT 
> GIS, Data Visualization and Graphics Specialist 
 
> Position: Full time one-year position as a Geographical Information
> Systems, Data Visualization and Graphics Specialist starting July
> 2013. This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility of
> extension pending funding approval.
 
> Description: The Department of Urban Studies and Planning at the
> School of Architecture and Planning, MIT is seeking a full-time
> staff person to assist with various GIS, data visualization and
> graphics training needs of the department. The staff/specialist will
> assist faculty and students across the school with GIS, Data
> Visualization, graphics and media related projects. The Specialist
> will provide teaching support which includes: GIS instruction and
> visualizations and related media and graphic representation skills;
> assisting with the development of GIS courses, maintaining website
> for dissemination of tutorials, and coordinating data for teaching
> and research. The Specialist will also work closely with the
> School’s Computer Resource Organization's Name (CRON) to ensure
> coordination and compatibility with the School and Institute
> software and hardware.
 
> Minimum Qualifications: A graduate (master’s) degree in planning,
> architecture, landscape architecture, geography or related fields is
> required. Minimum 2 years of professional experience using GIS in a
> professional or research environment. We are especially interested
> in candidates that can demonstrate familiarity with the connection
> between design and social sciences. Candidates should be able to
> create compelling visuals while also understanding the statistical
> underpinnings of the data. Candidate should be familiar with
> database systems, such as MsAccess and MySQL, and comfortable
> working with statistical packages. While the main focus of the work
> will be using ESRI products, we are also looking for candidates that
> have familiarity with recent open source mapping tools, such as
> Quantum GIS, Mapbox and TileMill. Ability to use Adobe Creative
> Suite and knowledge of web site development is also essential.

> Applicants should submit a letter of intent with description of
> prior experience and include a few paragraphs describing their work,
> curriculum vitae, a maximum 20 page digital portfolio (not to exceed
> 10MB) of work examples and two references with contact information.

> Review of applications will begin March 20 and continue until
> position is filled.

> Please send all materials electronically in pdf format to: 

> gisviz at mit.edu 
> Massachusetts Institute of Technology 9-528 
> 77 Massachusetts Ave    
> Cambridge, MA 02139 

> MIT is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic
> community and strongly encourages applications from members of
> under-represented groups and women. MIT is an Affirmative
> Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.