Updated: about 12 hours ago
Location: Brookings, SOUTH DAKOTA
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Posting Details
Posting Details
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| Institution | South Dakota State University |
| Working Title | Research Associate I |
| Posting Number | NFE02313P |
| Department | SDSU-Geography & Geospatial Sciences |
| Physical Location of Position (City) | Brookings |
| Posting Text | The Geographical Sciences Center of Excellence (GSCE) at South Dakota State University (SDSU) seeks applications for a Research Associate I to begin on June 22, 2024. This is a 12-month, full-time, and benefit-eligible position. This position is dependent on funding and performance. The GSCE, housed in the Department of Geography & Geospatial Sciences, has a mission to apply geospatial techniques, especially remote sensing, to advance the scientific understanding of the Earth System and the consequences of a changing global landscape. This position is supervised by the Department Head for Geography and Geospatial Sciences. This posting will be used to fill three Research Associate I positions. South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to this land-grant mission of access. RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be expected to conduct the following activities: Develop algorithms to process time series data observed from polar-orbiting and geostationary satellites.
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BENEFITS: South Dakota State University offers a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. APPLICATION PROCESS: This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, Curriculum Vitae or resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact South Dakota State University Human Resources at 605-688-4128 if you require assistance with this process. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is university policy to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. |
| Posting Date | 04/04/2024 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| First Consideration Date | 04/25/2024 |
| Advertised Salary | Commensurate with qualifications. |
| Duration of the Term | 12 months |
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| Appointment Percent | 100 |
| Work Hours | Normal work hours (M-F), 40 hours per week Some evening and weekend hours as needed |
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| Appointment Type | Temporary |
| Faculty Status | No |
| Scope of Search | External (includes Internal) |
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| This position requires | No Requirement |
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| Department Description and Cultural Expectations | South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures. South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world. Its employees embrace the university’s core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement. |
| Equal Employment Opportunity Statement | South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing [email protected]. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128. |
| Contact Information | For questions on the position, contact the Search Chair, Dr. Hankui Zhang at 605-688-5352 or [email protected]. |
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