Opening for GIS Analyst - University of Illinois at Chicago
The Department of Health Systems Science at the University of Illinois at
Chicago, College of Nursing is seeking a visiting Research Specialist
position (GIS Analyst) at 50% FTE for a multiyear study on the residential
environment and obesity in adults nationwide.
The major duties include:
. Designing, organizing, and updating large and complex geospatial databases
on the built and social environment;
. Providing support in data security, quality control, and demonstrating the
highest standards of research ethics when handling sensitive data;
. Maintaining thorough documentation of GIS procedures;
. Providing data analysis support using GIS and statistical software
packages;
. Providing cartographic design and mapping support services; and
. Managing GIS resources including maintenance of hardware and software.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in social science or related field required (geography,
spatial science or equivalent preferred). Master's degree in social science
and/or a minimum of 3 years experience in GIS applications in support of
demographic, health, and/or social science research activities.
Expert knowledge of GIS software and programming is required.
In addition, the applicant should possess;
. Good problem solving and analytic skills;
. Excellent communication skills and ability to work cooperatively in a
teambased environment;
. Willingness and demonstrated aptitude to learn geospatial data,
techniques, and analytical methods;
. Extensive knowledge of geospatial databases in the health and social
sciences as well as the physical and social environment;
. Familiarity with national and state geospatial databases and experience
with demographic, administrative, land use, and road network data (e.g.,
U.S. Census data products, NAVTEQ, Dun & Bradstreet);
. Expertise handling large complex databases (including, for example,
skilled use of MS Access, SQL); and
. Working knowledge of statistical software and database programs (e.g.,
Stata, SAS) a plus.
The UIC is an AA/EOE.
Please submit applications by January 15, 2014 at
https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/jobdetails?jobID=37937& job=visiting-research-
specialist-0-5-fte-health-systems-science
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