The position aims to address research and development challenges in nautical cartography, Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) advancement, and S-100–based maritime data systems, including the design, prototyping, and evaluation of symbology, as well as broader computational cartography topics such as geospatial data management, automated generalization workflows, and portrayal logic within structured spatial data models.
The successful candidate will work at the intersection of visual perception, cartography, geospatial data systems, and maritime navigation, addressing challenges arising from the continued expansion of new maritime products and services. The position requires the ability to engage with structured spatial data models and standards-driven environments, and to reason about how data structures, generalization processes, portrayal rules, and layered visualization strategies interact within electronic chart systems. The candidate will also contribute to research-driven modernization of digital nautical chart production and portrayal practices.
Research outcomes are expected to be translated into practical tools and prototype implementations that inform standards development and operational practice. The work has direct relevance to NOAA-funded initiatives and international standards development and offers opportunities for scholarly publication and applied impact. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty, graduate students, and external partners (including NOAA and International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) working groups) to investigate how cartographic design, symbology, and spatial data structures behave under operational constraints, and to translate these findings into technical guidance, prototype tools, and standards-informed recommendations.
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