Research Associate Job

Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL is looking for Research Associates. A qualified applicant will Design, implement, and maintain internal web-based basemap and mapping services utilizing OpenStreetMap Data, TileServer GL, PostGIS, MapLibre GL, RESTful API, Python, WebGIS, React-Map-GL, ArcGIS, and spatial modeling; Provide reusable geospatial services and APIs to support other enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mapping applications; Design, develop, and enhance offline geocoding services using open-source geocoding frameworks; Develop internal routing, travel-time estimation, and route optimization applications to support spatial accessibility and transportation analysis; Develop WebGIS applications and spatial analysis tools using DuckDB and PostGIS to enable efficient querying, processing, and visualization of large-scale geospatial datasets; and Produce customized thematic maps and spatial visualizations using ArcGIS Pro to support research, operational analysis, and decision-making. Requirements: Master's Degree or foreign degree equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or Engineering and one years experience in IT field or Research Assistance; and experience with OpenStreetMap, ArcGIS, RESTful API, Python, WebGIS and spatial modeling. Pre-employment background check and verification of eligibility to work in US required. Benefits include: PTO, retirement, insurance, FSA, tuition waivers & PSFL. Salary: $85,000 to $95,000. Send letter of application, resume & contact info for 3 current professional references to (inc Ref#10091): Ms. Mary Strub, Northern Illinois University, 148 N. 3rd St., DeKalb, IL 60115. EOE/AA