Saturday, May 9, 2009

Sr Research Association-GIS@OSU

University Title: Research Associate 2-Social
Working Title : Sr Research Assoc-GIS/Graphic
Department : Law Academic-Inst Study of Race & Ethnicity
Location : Columbus
Requisition No : 344225

Summary of Duties
Serves as senior Geographic Information Systems, Demographics and Graphic
Design Specialist to the senior researcher managing the GIS/Housing and
Regional Equity section of the Institute. Conducts and directs GIS,
quantitative and spatial research as on a wide variety of topics affecting
racial and ethnic marginalized communities, such as segregation,
concentrated poverty, regionalism, housing, crime, health and education.
Assists in research for variety of racial and ethnic issues, manages and
supervises three to four GIS research staff members to complete research
projects, manages Kirwan Institute's Geographic Information Systems data and
software resources, works as liaison to outside organizations requiring
research assistance on behalf of the Institute, manages requests for
GIS/mapping assistance from outside organizations, performs other duties as
assigned.

Additional Information
Required Qualifications Master's Degree in City & Regional Planning,
Geography or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or an equivalent
combination of education and experience. Considerable experience in
demographic data analysis. Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite software;
knowledge of spatial analysis and GIS software; knowledge of graphics
software and website maintenance; knowledge of Adobe InDesign and ArcGIS.

Desired Qualifications
A demonstrated commitment to and familiarity with racial and ethnic issues.

Target Salary $45,000 - $53,000 Annually

Job Category
Research
Job Appointment (FTE%) 100%
Full/Part Time Full Time
Temporary or Regular Regular
Posting Start Date 03-27-2009
Posting End Date 04-05-2009
Does this position accept online applications? Yes
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