GIS Analyst - Alabama Natural Heritage Program

The Alabama Natural Heritage Program ( ALNHP) of the Auburn University Museum of Natural History ( AUMNH) is seeking an expert in Geographical Information Systems ( GIS) as they apply to natural history surveys and collections.

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The candidate will be responsible for the upkeep and addition of species records to the ALNHP monitored species list in the program Biotics, serve as the ALNHP point of contact with NatureServe, to direct the ALNHP pages on iNaturalist, and to interact with students on GIS-related projects. The candidate will be expected to contribute to AUMNH outreach and education efforts. The successful candidate may be asked to create a graduate/undergraduate course in the use of GIS in Natural History, and a familiarity with course management software (like Canvas) is recommended.
For more information on the AUMNH, please visit: http://www.aumnh.org. For more information, contact Dr. Jonathan W. Armbruster, Director AUMNH, Department of Biological Sciences, 101 Life Sciences, Auburn University, AL 36849, Armbrjw@auburn.edu. See aumnh.auburn.edu for more information on the museum and natural heritage program.

Level I - Bachelor's degree in Biology, GIS, or closely related field with no relevant experience.

Level II - Bachelor's degree in Biology, GIS, or closely related field with two (2) years of experience with GIS

Level III - Bachelor's degree in Biology, GIS, or closely related field with at least four (4) years of experience in GIS.

The successful candidate will have experience in building and using species occupancy models, the use of GIS to develop maps in the development and successful outcome of ALNHP and AUMNH projects, and the ability to contribute to data management plans for the Department of Biological Sciences faculty.

A Master's or PhD in GIS, Biology or closely related field is desired.

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Review of applications will begin December 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.