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GIS Research Assistant - UIC

The Center on Health Promotion Research for Persons with Disabilities
at UIC is hiring a GIS research assistant for a study on community
participation of persons with mobility limitations.

The focus of this position will be to conduct an in-depth GIS analysis
using GPS data and GIS base data to examine travel patterns, access,
physical activity, transport modes, socio-demographic characteristics,
and neighborhood accessibility.

This position is paid hourly and does not include a tuition waiver.

Responsibilities:
• Using Advanced GIS tools to prepare GPS data
• Conducting GIS analysis of individual characteristics and
neighborhood environments
• Assisting the project coordinator with additional office work
related to the study.
• Data entry
• Data management

Qualifications:
• Self-motivated, reliable and responsible
• Proficiency with ArcGIS software
• Masters or Doctoral candidates preferred
• Experience working in research a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Must be a UIC student