[Sdi-latinamericacaribbean] job: Field Scientist, Tarrazu, Costa Rica

[Kate Lance]

http://www.earthwatch.org/site/pp.asp?c=dsJSK6PFJnH&b=474141 
Field Scientist, Tarrazu, Costa Rica
Start date: January 7, 2007 
Status: 1 year full time contract, renewal grant dependent
The Tarrazu field scientist will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Earthwatch field research and GIS program at Cooperative Tarrazu in Costa Rica. The field scientist will also develop partnerships with the Cooperative and key stakeholders, as well as support the educational programs associated with the program at Cooperative Tarrazu. 
Requirements: 
Ph.D. degree or equivalent experience. Prefer Geography/Ecology/GIS/Agronomy.
Five + years experience in GIS related to natural resource management. 
Four + years leading field research programs.
Proficient with ArcGIS or ArcView. 
Working knowledge of relational database required. 
Proven leadership skills, and an ability to work independently in the field. 
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills. 
Experience with field safety, first aid, driving 4 wheel drive vehicles, and organizing field logistics. 
Proficient in English and Spanish
Experience in community outreach and/or consensus-building
Experience with aerial imagery processing important.  
Significant experience working with communities and as an educator important. 
Knowledge of internet mapping technology helpful. 
Send cover letter and resume to hr at earthwatch.org; fax 978-897-0935; mail HR Earthwatch Institute, P.O. Box 75, Maynard, MA 01754-0075.

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