GAC Graduate Research Student - Master 2 Grad at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio

Job Description:

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:

All employees and students must be fully vaccinated by November 22, 2021. Employees must have received at least the first dose of the vaccine before beginning on-campus employment, be fully vaccinated within 30 days of beginning employment and provide proof of vaccination, unless exempted as provided for in Miami University's COVID19 Vaccination Program and Policy. If you need additional information regarding exemptions, please contact AcademicPersonnel@miamioh.edu or Employment@miamioh.edu.



Job no: 499575

Department: Geography
Location: Oxford, OH

Work type: Student

Categories: Information Technology, Skilled Trades, Research, Scientific, PR, Media, Graphics, Communications, Other

Job Title:GAC Graduate Research Student - Master 2 GradSalary/Grade:

11.00/hr - 12.10/hr

Hours Per Week:

10-15

Job Summary:

Work independently with limited supervision, while also providing supervision of student employees at Student Research Master 1 and 2 Undergraduate level. Students will work with Department of Geography faculty and staff to contribute to and co-lead the completion of departmental and university research projects; updating geospatial course labs to include more R and Python modules; and co-lead manuscripts and data citations.
A graduate student can be paid at the Student Master Grad 2 level, provided that the skill and complexity of the job are equivalent to a Graduate Assistant/Teaching Associate (e.g., researcher).

Essential Duties:

Ability to cooperate and communicate is imperative. Duties will include/require interacting with data clients within and outside the University.

Minimum Qualifications:Experience in geospatial software and database management is required. Must have completed advanced geospatial courses at Miami or another institution and have intermediate competency in geospatial programming. Must know Google Earth Pro, QGIS, ESRI ArcPro, as well as intermediate familiarity with R, Google Earth Engine, or Python coding.EO/AA Statement/Clery Act:Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. As part of the University's commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at (513) 529-2223.

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

For questions regarding reasonable accommodations for disabilities, or to follow-up with a request, please contact ADAFacultyStaff@Miamioh.edu or (513) 529-3560.

Advertised: 23 Nov 2021 Eastern Standard Time

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