Junior Specialist

The University of California, Santa Cruz is seeking a Junior Specialist to assist in GIS and survey data management for a global reforestation study. Key responsibilities include GIS analyses (75%), compiling survey data (10%), collaborating with the research team (10%), and conducting literature searches (5%). The position offers a salary of $25–27 per hour and is located in Santa Cruz, CA.
Distinguished Professor Karen Holl in the Environmental Studies Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz invites applications for a junior specialist position focusing on GIS and survey data management for a study of global reforestation efforts. The study includes a survey of how well over 100 global conservation organizations comply with best practices for tree growing and analysis of the effect of these projects on forest cover change (http://www.holl-lab.com/improving-tree-growing-campaigns.html). The position includes the following core functions. 75% - GIS analyses - compiling spatial data from various sources and analyzing tree cover change over time as a function of various environmental and social variables. 10% - Compiling and visualizing survey data. 10% - Working with the research team on experimental design and disseminating research results in written and graphical formats. 5% - Conducting literature and web searches for relevant information. 5% - Com...