Undergraduate Research Assistant (IESA) - Institutional Student Worker at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant (IESA) - Institutional Student Worker Location: UNG - Gainesville Regular/Temporary: Temporary Full/Part Time: Part-Time Job ID: 292990 About Us Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.Job Summary The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for an Undergraduate Research Assistant- Institutional Student Worker. We are seeking one Undergraduate Research Assistant to work on the USDOT-FHWA grant project subcontracted through USDA-FS. This project requires high-end skills in Geospatial Engineering & Technology including GeoAI, Geospatial Model Building, Hydrology, Geomorphology, Remote Sensing Data Analyses, Advanced Image Processing, Data and Image Mining along with strong work ethics. Advanced Computing/Programming skills are essential but not required to complete this project. Skills in WebGIS site development is essential.Responsibilities Geospatial data acquisition related to the project and processing through advanced Data/Image MiningLearning and developing WebGIS sites using ArcGIS Enterprise and working with UNG IT personnel to set up the software and work on it for the WebGIS site development.Geospatial Model automation with GeoAIDevelop Research Report, Conference Presentations (if feasible), Peer-Reviewed manuscripts (if feasible), and other scholastic materialsDevelop step-by-step working process of all models or analysis so that can be followed by others easily. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Geospatial Engineering and TechnologyEnvironmental Modeling and Decision Support Systems DevelopmentAdvanced GeoAI, WebGIS site development Scholastic document writingRequired Qualifications Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.Required Documents to Attach Resume Cover LetterUSG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Institutional Values The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.Equal Employment Opportunity The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.Other Information This is not a supervisory position.This position does not have any financial responsibilities.This position will not be required to drive.This role is considered a position of trust.This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).This position will not travelThis position does not require security clearance. Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires. Background Check Position of Trust