Student assistant needed for GIS/Remote sensing work.

[Ernesto Alvarado]

Dr. Ernesto Alvarado                        Email: alvarado at u.washington.edu
College of Forest Resources      Tel: (206) 732-7842
University of Washington              Fax: (206) 732-7801
Mail Box 352100    
Seattle, WA 98195  


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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

GIS/REMOTE SENSING TECHNICIAN

Location:

USDA Forest Service
Pacific Northwest Research Station
Seattle Forestry Sciences Lab
4043 Roosevelt Way, NE
Seattle, WA  98105

Duties:

The student will participate in a cooperative project between the UW and the
USDA Forest Service. Duties will include: to obtain GIS data from various
sources.  Manipulate land cover and elevation data using ARC/INFO and
ARCEDIT.  Create graphics with ARCPLOT for use on the WWW.   Automate
processes using AML.  Rectify, mosaic and enhance remotely sensed data.
Convert remotely sensed imagery to GIS format.

Requirements:

A solid understanding of GIS and remote sensing principles and theory gained
through pertinent course work.  Classroom or professional experience with
ARC/INFO software including ARCEDIT, ARCPLOT and AML.  Hands-on experience
with ERDAS Imagine image processing software.  A fundamental understanding
of the Unix operating system.  Good computer programming skills are required
as is an ability to work independently within a team environment

Hours/Compensation:

This position may be implemented as a University of Washington hourly
position or as an RA for graduate students.  15-20 hours per week with pay
dependent on experience.  One-half time RA. Start date: January, 2001

Contact:

Email inquiries and resumes to David Nagel at dnagel at fs.fed.us
(206-732-7839) or Ernesto Alvarado at alvarado at u.washington.edu
(206-732-7842)
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