Job Description: A key part of GCRO's success since it was established in 2008 has been the analysis and visualisation of spatial data. This is reflected in various projects under our Data analytics, informatics and visualisation research theme / programme, as well as various outputs such as the regular Map of the Month and a range of interactive data viewers. GCRO wants to expand and deepen its research in this field, especially in the areas of advanced spatial analysis and data visualisation. Job Responsibilities: Assist with the Map of the Month related research, article writing and map production Assist GIS team members in their research paper analysis where possible Report directly to the Senior Researcher within the GCRO Ensure that every map product is approved by one or more of the GIS team prior to dissemination to clients Play a role in data generation for the GCRO’s research requirements (e.g. digitising vector boundaries/features and assisting in the production of continuous raster datasets) Familiarise him/herself with the GCRO GIS server, dataset locations as well as follow strict data sharing protocols within the GCRO Contribute to the GIS team in providing GIS related maps for internal GCRO staff members and external clients Job Requirements: The intention to continue onto the pursuit of a MSc is desirable but not compulsory Providing the interviewer panel with map examples during the interview process and discuss the trends observed Skills in map making, data visualisation and presentation Basic competency in programming languages (e.g. R or Python) BSc (honours) in Geography, GIS, Remote Sensing or related fields Competent in the use of ArcGIS, QGIS and other GIS related software Skills in spatial analysis and use of desktop and web-based GIS approaches/software Job Details: Company: University of the Witwatersrand Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Braamfontein Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here instantcareers.net
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