<html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns:m="http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"> <meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"> <style></style> </head> <body bgcolor="white" lang="EN-US" link="#336699" vlink="#336699" style="word-wrap:break-word"> <div class="WordSection1"> <table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="width:100.0%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="padding:3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt 3.0pt"> <table class="MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="width:100.0%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt"> Student Service Contractor: Classification of Bird Habitat using Remote Sensing<o:p></o:p> U.S. Geological Survey, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center<o:p></o:p> We anticipate hiring a student services contractor to assist with a remote sensing project to monitor waterfowl habitat and shorebird habitat along inland agricultural landscapes of the northern Gulf of Mexico coast using satellite imagery. This student contract position is open to a recent graduate with a B.S. degree. The applicant must have graduated within the last year. This student services contractor will help with the following activities: (1) geospatial data compilation; (2) assess waterfowl and shorebird habitats via classification of satellite imagery; (3) data management; (4) geospatial data analysis; (5) figure and table preparation; and (6) verbal and written communication of results. The student services contractor will work under the guidance of Nicholas Enwright (<a href="https://www.usgs.gov/staff-profiles/nicholas-enwright" title="https://www.usgs.gov/staff-profiles/nicholas-enwright">www.usgs.gov/staff-profiles/nicholas-enwright</a>).<o:p></o:p> In order to be eligible, applicants must have the status listed above and be eligible to work in the U.S. as a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident. The applicant should have an interest and experience in remote sensing and geospatial analyses.<o:p></o:p> To apply for this position, please send the following information to Nicholas Enwright via email (<a href="mailto:enwrightn@usgs.gov" title="mailto:enwrightn@usgs.gov">enwrightn@usgs.gov</a>): <o:p></o:p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"> A cover letter explaining their interest in the position<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"> A resume or CV with references<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"> A sample geospatial-focused report or product, particularly one with remote sensing components (e.g., a class paper or writing assignment)<o:p></o:p></li></ul> Please send this information in an attachment via email with the following subject line "Application: Student Research Opportunity." A single attachment is preferred.<o:p></o:p> Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. <o:p></o:p> For questions, contact Nicholas Enwright (<a href="mailto:enwrightn@usgs.gov" title="mailto:enwrightn@usgs.gov">enwrightn@usgs.gov</a>)<o:p></o:p> ------------------------------ Nicholas Enwright, Ph.D. Geographer U.S. Geological Survey Wetland and Aquatic Research Center Lafayette, LA 70506 <a href="mailto:enwrightn@usgs.gov">enwrightn@usgs.gov</a> ------------------------------ <o:p></o:p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <o:p> </o:p> </div> </body> </html>

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