----------------------------Original message---------------------------- GeoWeb Job News: ****************************************************** Visit http://www.ggrweb.com for more job opportunities ****************************************************** GeoWeb Job Code: J-GeoWeb-030498SD-0001 Senior Scientist Organization: Raytheon STX Corporation Contact: Jan Matthiesen Address: EROS Data Center, Sioux Falls, SD 57198 USA Phone:605 594-6025 Fax: 605 594-6571 Email: [log in to unmask] URL: http://www.stx.com JOB DESCRIPTION: Senior Scientist Needed! Raytheon STX Corporation, contractor to the USGS/EROS Data Center has an opening for a Senior Scientist. Responsibilities include: Use of Landsat Thematic Mapper scenes in the Multi-Resolution Land Characterization archive to create regional land characterization databases, meet with study site personnel, conduct field work to examine environmental gradients, and perform accuracy assessments of the results. Will be assigned to the Regional Land Cover Characterization Project under the Land Cover program to develop land characterization databases using Landsat Thematic Mapper scenes in the MRLC archive. Other duties include: -Organize materials (satellite imagery, digital ancillary data, published and unpublished land cover materials) required for the definition of land cover characteristics. -Apply mulitspectral classification and post-classification refinement techniques to Landsat Thematic Mapper data for the purpose of defining land cover characteristics. This will be done based on EPA regions. -Interpret a broad set of statistical, spectral, and map data in order to identify land cover types associated with TM-based spectral regions. -Work with statisticians and earth scientists in the accuracy assessment and validation of land cover characteristics information. -Work with other researchers engaged in environmental studies in the proper use of TM land cover characteristics databases. -Verbal and written communication of research and data production results, including formal publications and presentations at professional conferences. -Respond to customer requests for data and information related to land cover characteristics datasets. -Work with other scientists to promote the use of regional land cover characteristics datasets. -Development of new techniques and products related to land cover characteristics. Experience: Minimum of 6 yrs. experience in remote sensing or related technical experience required. Experience in the identification of a wide variety of vegetation types and an understanding of natural processes of vegetation growth is desirable. Education: MS in a technical discipline with major emphasis in multispectral image classification, spatial analysis techniques, vegetation/land cover mapping, and GIS required. PhD desired. Special Skills: Experience using ERDAS/Image software systems to derive land cover characteristics data sets desired. Please contact us at: Raytheon STX Corporation EROS Data Center Sioux Falls, SD 57198 FAX: 605 594-6571 EMAIL: [log in to unmask] WEB: www.stx.com EROS Data Center web site: http://edcwww.cr.usgs.gov E/O/E