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Research Associate

at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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. EOE/AA. 

 

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Job Posting: 13515996

Posted On: Jun 05, 2026

Updated On: Jun 08, 2026

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