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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Professional Research Assistant - GIS Specialist

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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, US · Full-time · $63,000 – $68,000

About this role

This Professional Research Assistant position functions as GIS Specialist for GNSS Modernization in a collaboration between University of Colorado Denver and National Park Service. The full-time role involves performing duties in NPS facilities as a CU Denver employee. It requires adherence to CU Denver laws and a federal background investigation.

The Department of Geography and Environmental Sciences addresses unprecedented social transformations and environmental changes locally and globally. Faculty use environmental, social, and geospatial sciences to appraise the changing world and solve urgent problems. The department maintains ties with organizations for professional experiences.

Award-winning faculty conduct cutting-edge research around the world to promote equitable, healthy, and sustainable conditions. Classes span geospatial sciences providing skills and knowledge for real-world challenges. This Sr. PRA contributes to these efforts within NPS settings.

Join CU Denver, the state’s premier public urban research university in the heart of a global city. It offers top-ranked programs across seven schools and colleges. CU Denver drives $800 million annual economic impact through innovation and research.

Requirements

  • Expertise in GIS software and spatial analysis
  • Knowledge of GNSS systems and data processing
  • Experience in geospatial sciences or geography
  • Ability to undergo federal background investigation
  • Proficiency in cartography and map production
  • Familiarity with environmental science applications
  • Skills in managing geospatial databases

Responsibilities

  • Perform GIS duties in NPS facilities under CU Denver employment
  • Process GNSS data for integration into geospatial systems
  • Develop maps and spatial analyses for GNSS modernization projects
  • Maintain GIS databases with positioning and earth science data
  • Conduct quality assessments on GNSS datasets for accuracy
  • Support NPS geospatial needs in environmental monitoring
  • Create visualizations of GNSS signals and terrain models

Benefits

  • Salary range $63,000-$68,000
  • CU Denver employment with NPS collaboration
  • Access to cutting-edge geospatial research
  • Part of award-winning faculty initiatives