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From: Holly Menninger <<a href="mailto:hlmennin@NCSU.EDU" target="_blank">hlmennin@NCSU.EDU</a>><br>
Subject: Job: Science Communicator, NC State's Center for Geospatial Analytics<br>
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*Job: Science Communicator, NC State's Center for Geospatial Analytics*<br>
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Advancements in geospatial analytics are rapidly transforming science,<br>
society, and decision making by helping the world discover and communicate<br>
new solutions to complex, interdisciplinary problems. The fast-growing<br>
Center for Geospatial Analytics (<a href="http://geospatial.ncsu.edu" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">geospatial.ncsu.edu</a>) at NC State invites<br>
applications for a dynamic Science Communicator to develop and advance a<br>
program for strategic research communication and public engagement with<br>
geospatial science and analytics, as well as periodically evaluate the<br>
program=E2=80=99s effectiveness. The program will publicize and promote cen=<br>
ter<br>
discoveries and educational opportunities while engaging center partners,<br>
potential funders, prospective students, and the public with geospatial<br>
science and technology.<br>
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We seek exceptional, creative candidates who are passionate about science,<br>
technology, and engaging the public in scientific discovery and<br>
collaborative solutions. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated:<br>
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- Understanding of basic and applied research, with ability to translate<br>
broader impacts and applications of scientific discovery.<br>
- Ability to understand, communicate, and promote interdisciplinary<br>
research methods, techniques, findings, and solutions in an easily<br>
accessible way and in a variety of formats.<br>
- Potential to collaborate with center researchers and graduate students<br>
in order to communicate the significance and broader impacts of their wo=<br>
rk<br>
to a variety of audiences.<br>
- Ability to develop public science opportunities that engage<br>
stakeholders and citizens with geospatial science, technologies and<br>
collaborative solutions.<br>
- Ability to promote the center=E2=80=99s work in ways that elevate nati=<br>
onal<br>
visibility of the center and catalyze new research opportunities.<br>
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The successful candidate will help position the center as a national and<br>
international leader in 1) geospatial analytics research and high-impact<br>
solutions, and 2) distinguished graduate education and training of<br>
world-class geospatial scientists and problem solvers. A record of<br>
scholarly and/or impactful media publications, the ability to secure<br>
external funding, advanced writing and communication skills, and experience<br>
in geospatial and public sciences are highly desirable.<br>
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As the collaborative hub for NC State=E2=80=99s Chancellor=E2=80=99s Facult=<br>
y Excellence<br>
Program (CFEP) in Geospatial Analytics (<br>
<a href="http://workthatmatters.ncsu.edu/geospatial-analytics/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">workthatmatters.ncsu.edu/geospatial-analytics/</a>), the Center provides<br>
adynamic environment for interdisciplinary breakthrough discoveries. The<br>
successful candidate will join a University with increasing prominence in<br>
public science, including a new CFEP cluster for Leadership in Public<br>
Science (<a href="http://workthatmatters.ncsu.edu/public-science/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">workthatmatters.ncsu.edu/public-science/</a>) and a long-standing<br>
relationship with the NC Museum of Natural Sciences (<a href="http://naturalsciences.org/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">naturalsciences.org/</a>),<br>
a partnership that is catalyzing shared citizen science projects and public<br>
engagement opportunities for faculty and students. NC State=E2=80=99s locat=<br>
ion in<br>
Research Triangle provides rich opportunities for interactions with<br>
industry; other universities, including Duke University and the University<br>
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and a number of government agencies.<br>
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Applicants must have a Masters degree in a relevant field (PhD preferred)<br>
by time of employment. Full review of applications will begin October 19,<br>
2015, and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the<br>
position may be directed to Ross K. Meentemeyer (<a href="mailto:rkmeente@ncsu.edu" target="_blank">rkmeente@ncsu.edu</a>).<br>
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To apply: visit <a href="http://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/56987" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">http://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/56987</a>. NCSU is an equal<br>
opportunity and affirmative action employer. NC State University welcomes<br>
all persons without regard to sexual orientation or genetic information.<br>
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application<br>
process please call <a href="tel:%28919%29%20515-3148" value="+19195153148" target="_blank">(919) 515-3148</a>.</div>
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