A temporary Research Assistant is needed and the primary responsiblities involve utilizing GIS software for digitizing tasks, and efficiently managing and analyzing data in diverse formats. A strong background and expertise in working with GIS software (e.g., QGIS), or other industry-standard tools is needed.

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience and eduction/course work.

Be highly motivated, with a strong organizational and communication skills and excellent problem solving skills.

- 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.

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