PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform GIS, GPS, and remote sensing related research projects under limited supervision, providing a high level of professional service and expertise. Manage research projects and personnel as required, and interact with clients and stakeholders while supporting research center communications. Write research reports, assist in authoring scholarly journal articles, and prepare geospatial training and educational material for workshops and short courses. Generate industry and government contacts and leads through direct contact, travel, and presentations to potential clients. Work with principal investigators to identify research opportunities, organize and develop project proposals, formulate a work plan and prepare budgets.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES: Requirement is a PhD degree in geography, civil engineering, computer science, or other relevant geospatial discipline and a minimum of one year of fulltime practical experience. An exception may be granted for applicants with a MasterŐs degree in the above named areas and a minimum of four years of fulltime work experience. Demonstrated success in research and development or consulting in the geospatial field as well as management experience of support personnel are required. Also required is an extensive knowledge of, and experience with, geographic information systems (GIS), especially the ESRI ArcGIS and ArcView software products, as well as a strong knowledge of database management concepts, including use of Microsoft Access. Working experience with Oracle is a plus. Very strong written and oral communication skills are expected as the candidate will make visits to funding agencies and give presentations, prepare technical reports, publications, proposals, as well as work in an interdisciplinary team environment. The applicant must be able to gain security clearance.

POSITION TYPE: Research faculty position with the Center for Geospatial Information Technology at Virginia Tech, located in its Alexandria facility. This is a restricted, full-time appointment through 2004, with extension possible if funding is available.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and 3 professional references to Dr. Randy Dymond, Director, Center for Geospatial Information Technology, 200 Patton Hall, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, by 5:00 p.m., December 12, 2003. FAX: (540) 231-7532, EMAIL:dymond@vt.edu. Virginia Tech University is an EO/AA Employer