Bozeman
Professional Position
Vacancy Announcement
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Montana State University Bozeman Professional Position Vacancy Announcement |
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| Search Number | 8574-3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Starting Date | Immediately upon selection of a qualified applicant. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Salary | $45,000 to $55,000 per year depending upon education, experience and qualifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Departmental Information |
The Big Sky Institute (BSI) is an interdisciplinary science and
education institute that was created by Montana State University
and community supporters to help transform the role of science in
our society by advancing relevant, place-based science and
science education. Consisting of a team of dedicated scientists,
educators, and partners, BSI collaboratively develops and
facilitates research and education programs that explore pressing
issues and important gaps of scientific knowledge in the Greater
Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE), and beyond.
BSI is a partner of the Big Sky Carbon Sequestration Partnership (BSCSP) with the role to develop and manage a GIS information resource on all aspects of the BSCSP program. The BSCSP is one of seven US DOE funded regional carbon sequestration partnerships. The primary goal of the BSCSP is to promote the development of a regional framework and infrastructure required to validate and deploy carbon sequestration technologies. BSCSP efforts are focused on improving the understanding of factors affecting CO2 storage permanence; capacity; monitoring and verification; and safety in geological and terrestrial ecosystems. The BSCSP region encompasses Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, South Dakota and eastern Washington and Oregon. Its membership includes universities, national laboratories, private companies, state agencies and Native American tribes. The BSCSP relies on existing technologies from the fields of engineering, geology, chemistry, biology, geographic information systems (GIS) and economics to develop novel approaches for both geologic and terrestrial carbon storage in our region. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Duties and Responsibilities |
The GIS Analyst will lead efforts to obtain, manage, analyze, and
communicate geospatial data related to CO2 capture and
sequestration and regional demonstration projects, including
energy infrastructure, estimating capacity of carbon sinks, land
use, project generated data including information on geologic
formations, well-locations, monitoring devices, CO2 plume
tracking, seismic data, and socio-economic factors.
Strong communication and coordination skills are required for this position. Data sources will be obtained from BSCSP members, state governments, academic researchers, and private industry. In addition to obtaining data, the BSCSP is a data provider to diverse users. The BSCSP Carbon Atlas provides data, cartographic products, and an interactive map to the public and members of the BSCSP. Additionally, BSCSP data are provided the Natcarb program (http://www.natcarb.org). There are significant reporting and meeting requirements for this position. The Carbon Sequestration GIS Analyst will meet all GIS reporting requirements and timelines for the Phase II and Phase III BSCSP efforts. This person will present BSCSP GIS topics at Partnership meetings, selected DOE and NATCARB meetings, and weekly staff meetings with the BSCSP management team. Additional regional travel for specific project work with partners is expected. The Carbon Sequestration GIS Analyst will report to the BSI Assistant Director but will coordinate day-to-day work tasks through regular communication and coordination with the BSCSP management team. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Required Qualifications |
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Preferred Qualifications |
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The Successful Candidate Will |
1) background in science relevant to carbon sequestration, regional geology, and/or energy; 2) technical GIS skills in GIS database administration, GIS analysis, and basic cartographic communication; 3) strong interpersonal communications skills, including the ability to initiate and sustain regular working communication with vendors, researchers, diverse partners, energy institutions, and state and federal agencies; and, 4) a willingness to travel regionally and nationally for field visits, meetings and conferences. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Application Procedure |
Screening of applications will begin May 5, 2008 and will
continue until the position is filled. Applications should
include: (1) a letter of application addressing the required and
preferred qualifications as stated above, (2) a resume or vita,
(3) the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three
professional references, and (4) a brief statement (less than 1
page) of professional interests. The statement of professional
interests may be included within a cover letter. Electronic
applications will be accepted but must be followed by a signed
letter of application mailed to the address listed below. Submit
materials to:
Diane Eagleson | ||||||||||||||||||