Dr. Daniel W. Goldberg in the Department of Geography, at Texas A&M University (TAMU) invites applications for a Ph.D. Research Assistant position to begin in the fall of 2013. Qualified candidates should have a Master's degree in Geography, Computer Science, or a related discipline and expertise in geographic information systems (GIS); desktop, server, web, and mobile programming; and CyberGIS and very large spatial and spatiotemporal databases. Research assistant activities will include the development and evaluation of algorithms; the implementation, testing, and support of prototype and enterprise systems; and spatiotemporal analysis and modeling. Tasks will include software development; spatiotemporal data management and analysis; and the presentation and publication of research results. Experience with modern programming languages (.Net, Python, R, C++, etc.), GIS software, and serverâ€"based systems is required. Preference will be given to applicants with strong programming backgrounds and excellent communication skills.

Graduate funding is available for three years for highly qualified candidates. This includes a stipend and 9 credit hours of tuition each semester. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2013, and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Applicants must apply and be accepted to the graduate program in Geography at TAMU to be considered for this position (takethenextstep.tamu.edu/geography/you-see-the-world).

Candidates should also submit (a) a cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements, outlines qualifications, and highlights research interests and skill sets; (b) a resume/CV; and (c) two letters of recommendation to Dr. Daniel W. Goldberg, Department of Geography, Mailstop TAMU 3147, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3147 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). Texas A&M University is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Dr. Michael P. Bishop in the Department of Geography, at Texas A&M University (TAMU) invites applications for a Ph.D. Research Assistant position to begin in the fall of 2013. Qualified candidates should have a Master's degree in an Earth science related discipline and expertise in remote sensing, geographic information systems, and computer programming. Research assistant activities will include spatial analysis and modeling, geomorphometry and landform mapping, and alpine glacier assessment and mapping. This includes software development, data analysis, and presentation and publication of research results.

Experience with C++ and remote sensing/GIS software is required.

Preference will be given to applicants with computer programming and excellent communication skills.

Candidates should also submit an application letter highlighting research interests and skill sets, resume, and two letters of recommendation to Dr. Michael P. Bishop, Department of Geography, Mailstop TAMU 3147, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3147 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). Texas A&M University is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Graduate Research Assistantships in Climate Change Research. We invite highly motivated Ph.D. and Ph.D.-aspiring M.S. students to apply for two graduate assistantships under the auspices of the Stable Isotope Geosciences Facility at Texas A&M University (http://stableisotope.tamu.edu/). Both assistantships involve development and application of trace element and stable isotope proxies to study climate change and paleoceanography. The first, in the Department of Geography (Roark), pursues biogeochemical proxy development in deep-sea corals. The second, in the Department of Geology & Geophysics through the Halbouty Chair in Geology (Grossman), applies geochemical proxies to macrofossils to understand Caribbean extinction or Paleozoic paleoclimate. Funding is available for at least three years with additional funding available through TAs. Preference will be given to students with experience and interest in mass spectrometry. Contact Brendan Roark ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Ethan Grossman ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Undergraduate Student Technician Positions

Dr. Daniel W. Goldberg in the Department of Geography, at Texas A&M University (TAMU) invites applications for one or more Undergraduate Student Technician position to begin immediately. The responsibilities of this position include answering phone and email inquiries related to the online GIS applications and services offered by Dr. Goldberg's research group (https://geoservices.tamu.edu), technical support, billing and invoicing, user account management, marketing, web design, and general office support activities. Qualified candidates should have customer service and/or financial management experience, a technical background, and experience with databases. Experience with modern programming languages (.Net, Python, R, C++, etc.), GIS software, and serverâ€"based systems are all plusses. Preference will be given to applicants with programming backgrounds, excellent communication skills, and work-study status.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until suitable candidates are identified. Candidates should submit (a) a cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements, outlines qualifications, and highlights academic interests and skill sets; (b) a resume/CV; and (c) the names of two references via email to Dr. Daniel W. Goldberg ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ), Department of Geography, Mailstop TAMU 3147, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3147. Texas A&M University is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.