Department Information
Work Location Detail 1922 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052
Assigned Organizational Area: Research
Campus Location: Foggy Bottom
Division/Vice President: Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (AA)
College/School/Department: Columbian College of Arts & Sciences (CCAS)
Position Information
Internal Applicants Only? No
Position Type: Research
Posting Number: Staff - 001457
Working Title: Post Doctoral Scientist
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday
Total Hours Per Week: 40
Pay Grade: 0
Recruitment Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, Sex Offender Registry Search, and Prior Employment Verification
If other was selected above, or there are special requirements, please explain.
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Job Open Date: 07/17/2012
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Applicant Review Will Commence On:
Job Vacancy Anouncement Information
Ad Statement:
Founded in 1821, GW is the largest institution of higher education in the District of Columbia, to include ten academic units, with a full-time equivalent enrollment of a little over 20,000 students and approximately 11,000 full-time and part-time employees (faculty and staff). The George Washington University is a community dedicated to learning, communication,respect, service and teamwork. As one of the largest private employers in the District of Columbia, the university seeks employees who support the teaching, research, and public service mission of the university.
Job Description Summary:
Minimum Qualifications:
A PhD in the field or a related area is required,
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in geospatial technology and the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Job Duties
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Researches the impact of climate change on natural and human Arctic environments and assists the PI in the development an Arctic sustainability program.
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Utilizes geographic technology including: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) remote sensing and spatial statistics to conduct research.
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Assists the PI in research planning and execution.
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Disseminates information through conference presentation and scientific publications.
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Performs other work related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Ph.D?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution.