Research Assistant (GIS)

Is Time Limited: No

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Job City & State: Raleigh, NC

Department: Population Health & Pathobiology

Classification Title: Temporary-Clerical

Working Title: Research Assistant (GIS)

Work Schedule: TBD (Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm

Minimum Experience/Education: Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience and eduction/course work.

Department Required Skills: Be highly motivated, with a strong organizational and communication skills and excellent problem solving skills.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:

• Highly motivated, with a strong organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Team player who is able to work in a fast paced environment with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience primarily using Windows operating systems
• Knowledge of basic GIS principles and experiences with ArcGIS or QGIS
• Ability to adequately use Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with food animal production, knowledge of spatiality data, and a strong understanding of apatial analysis.

Required License or Certification: N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required?: No

Commercial Driver's License Required?: No

Anticipated Hiring Range: $25.00 - $32.00/hr

Job Open Date: 08/31/2026

Quick Link: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/234408

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