Visiting Senior Scientific Specialist, Geospatial Science - Illinois State Archaeological Survey

Illinois Archaeological Survey; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A research organization in Illinois is seeking a Visiting Senior Scientific Specialist in Geospatial Science. The successful candidate will provide GIS technical support, clean and prepare databases, document workflows, and contribute to web applications. This full-time role is ideal for those with a mid-senior level of experience in GIS and research. Join us in preserving Illinois's archaeological heritage.

Qualifications

• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Ability to clean and prepare databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide GIS technical support and specialized production process.
• Document workflows for State programs.
• Contribute to web application initiatives.

Job description

Overview

Visiting Senior Scientific Specialist, Geospatial Science – Illinois State Archaeological Survey role at Illinois Archaeological Survey

ISAS is part of the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which is centrally located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis.

For 80 years, the University of Illinois has studied the state’s archaeological heritage. ISAS incorporates that knowledge in its programs to protect, preserve, and interpret these irreplaceable and non-renewable resources within the context of Illinois’ need to encourage and promote sustainable development. Learn more at go.illinois.edu/PRIjobs.

Responsibilities

ISAS is seeking to hire a Visiting Senior Scientific Specialist, Geospatial Science to provide Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technical and specialized production process support for the GIS and Data Stewardship Section. The focus is on cleaning and preparing databases, hosted geospatial data, and online maps; documenting workflows for State programs; and contributing significantly to web application initiatives.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Research Services

Location: Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign