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GIS Research Tech
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Category:
On-Campus
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Openings:
One
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Position Type:
Student Hourly
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Posted on:
April 28, 2025
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Open until:
Fri, May 2, 2025
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Work Hours:
15-20 hours per week
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Wage:
$15/hr
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Location:
Cedar City, UT
Description:
- Conduct GIS and UAV-based ecological research primarily focused on rare and endangered plant species.
- Process, analyze, and interpret geospatial data, including UAV-derived imagery.
- Carry out image acquisition, processing and analysis using UAV and GIS tools.
- Prepare reports for upstream collaborators and funding agencies.
- Present research findings at professional meetings.
Qualifications:
- Major, minor, or certificate in Natural Resources/Range Management, Biology (preferred), Plant Science, Computer Science, GIS, or related discipline.
- Interest in gaining field research experience.
- Familiarity with geospatial software (ESRI products, preferred).
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Have FAA Part 107 certificate or be willing to obtain within 3 months after hire.
- Ability to work independently, and in a group setting.
- Ability or willingness to learn how to write technical scientific reports.
- Must be willing and available to travel overnight during field season (travel dates will be known well in advance).