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Esri Job Listings

Esri is hiring! Here are some of the positions available.

Platform Configuration Engineer:

The ArcGIS platform is a series of capabilities that bring together maps, apps, data, and people to make smarter decisions and enable innovation.

Esri’s Professional Services Division plays a crucial role in the innovation and implementation of the ArcGIS platform. Our mission is simple yet powerful: 1) enable user success, 2) broaden the impact of GIS, and 3) push our platform to make our technology better.

You will work closely with clients within the Defense/Intelligence Community (IC) to establish solutions to 1) support the agency’s mission and make it successful, 2) broaden the effect of GIS technology to its business, and 3) help shape the evolution of the platform by identifying new implementation patterns.

For more information or to apply, click here.

Software Engineer:
Use your JavaScript expertise to develop visualization software to understand data when proximity and location matter. Your work will help developer communities reimagine the capabilities of location-aware software applications that enable real-world improvements in governments and organizations.

You will be part of a team that influences lasting contributions for communities with the web and mobile applications you create.

For more information or to apply, click here.


Geospatial Engineer:

The individual performing this role will use their knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) technology to configure solutions, implement workflows, create and provision data content, test enhancements and provide user support to Esri customers. This role can require desk-side support to mission analysts as well as participation in larger project teams providing support in the conception, construction, implementation and testing of GIS databases, applications, and production systems.

For more information or to apply, click here.

November 14th GIS Day Celebration-- Lightning Talks

New faculty member Dr. Taylor Oshan is soliciting participants to give 3 minute "lightning talks" on a GIS topic of their choice. Have you worked on something recently that you'd like to share? Do you have a quirky interest related to something Geospatial? Share it with the Department! This event is WIDE OPEN! Last year we had talks ranging from "using remote sensing data to improve agricultural yields" to "what heck is Tactical Urbanism?" (click the link - it's pretty neat!)

Even if you don't feel up to presenting - you are more than welcome to attend as a spectator! RSVP to Dr. Oshan (toshan@umd.edu) by Nov 8th. 

The event will be hosted on November 14 at 12:00pm in LEF 1124

Career Shuttle to the U.S. Census Bureau

Career Shuttle to the U.S. Census Bureau

Friday, November 9, 2018 | 9:00am - 2:00pm

Interested in gaining a better understanding of career paths available at the U.S. Census Bureau? This career shuttle will include information sessions led by staff in the Decennial Census and Economic Directorates of the Census Bureau that will highlight programs and examples of work completed. Participants will also gain knowledge of internship and job application tips. This visit will be of particular interest to undergraduate students studying Geography, Math, Economics, Survey Methodology, and Demography/Sociology. RSVP's are required

Intern for a Day in NYC during Winter Break

Intern for a Day: Winter Break in New York City Intern for a Day is expanding to New York City over students' winter break (December 18, 2018 - January 25, 2019)!  The process is the same as the regular fall and spring Intern for a Day program, but the location is different.  The Big Apple, here we come! The list of participating hosts will be available on this website in late October. We anticipate between 30-40 hosts for this program. Students must participate in a 30-minute orientation in order to have access to the application.  There are four (4) orientations for students to choose from.  Click on the date to RSVP: Tuesday, November 6, 3:30-4pm Wednesday, November 7, 3-3:30pm Thursday, November 8, 11-11:30am Friday, November 9, 12-12:30pm Students will receive the application after attending one of the orientation sessions above.  Applications will be due Sunday, November 11 at 11:59pm.   After the student is matched with a host, the student will connect with their host via email to determine a day to shadow them during winter break.  Travel reimbursements will not be provided for this program. The majority of questions about Intern for a Day's process and structure will be addressed during the mandatory orientation session.  For other questions or concerns, please email ifad@umd.edu. Students who have already participated in Intern for a Day still need to attend one orientation session.

Teaching Assistant Position at UNC

The Department of Geography and Earth Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte offers a Master of Science in Earth Sciences degree with opportunities for study and research in the areas of geology, hydrology, atmospheric science, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and environmental science. Our program offers Earth Science graduate students personal guidance typical of a relatively small department, with the field, laboratory, and computing facilities and resources that accompany a much larger unit. Within this context, you will find a healthy combination of both field- and model-based Earth Science research as well as applied and academic research opportunities.

Our program is currently seeking competitive candidates for several teaching assistant positions beginning in fall 2019. Teaching assistantship funding may be supplemented by tuition awards for exceptional candidates.

If you are interested in pursuing cutting-edge Earth Sciences research in our multi-disciplinary program, please consult the program website at geoearth.uncc.edu/masters-programs/... and faculty research at geoearth.uncc.edu/people.

Review of applications will begin February 1, 2019. Apply at https://gradadmissions.uncc.edu/.

Please direct your inquiries to Dr. Sara Gagné, MS Earth Sciences Coordinator, sgagne@uncc.edu, 1-704-687-5911.

2018 Women of Influence Award Nominations

The Women of Influence Awards recognize members of our community who have distinguished themselves by working with and for women on our campus and in our community. The President’s Commission on Women’s Issues (PCWI) is interested in applicants who have actively worked on behalf of diverse (in identity, discipline, and other dimensions of difference) communities of women. Nominees should be accomplished as University of Maryland members (students, staff, and/or faculty) with evidence of leadership in one or more of the core areas listed below including:

PCWI strongly encourages nominations of women of color, women with disabilities, women veterans, immigrant women, LGBTQ+ people, and other underrepresented populations of women. We welcome nominations regardless of assigned sex and/or gender expression.

1.       MENTORSHIP:  formally and/or informally fostering the development of women & girls

2.       WORK/LIFE BALANCE:  strengthening our campus community for working women

3.       DIVERSITY:  supporting issues of social and political justice for women of color, women with disabilities, women veterans, immigrant women, other underrepresented populations of women and/or LGBTQ+ people 

4.       PREVENTING SEXUAL HARASSMENT:  and other forms of sexual misconduct

5.       COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:  engaging the community at UMD and beyond to strengthen the experiences of women and girls

Submit nomination packets and direct questions to Ellin Scholnick, Ph.D., Faculty Ombuds and Chair, PCWI at escholni@umd.edu or 301-405-1901, Fax 301-405-0806. The nomination deadline is Wednesday, December 5, 2018.

umd.edu/commissions/PCWI