M.S. Graduate Research Assistantship for GIS/GeoAI and Environmental Monitoring at University of Illinois Springfield

University of Illinois Springfield

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Description

An MS-level Graduate Research Assistantship is available for participating in one of the several projects utilizing GeoAI for surveying or monitoring. The Graduate Research Assistantship will be for two years with a 16 August 2024 start date. The assistantship will provide tuition waiver, stipends for the spring and fall semesters, summer income as a field technician, and research support. The selected student will be co-advised by Dr. Yun Zhao and Dr. Tih-Fen Ting. Potential projects include habitat management and restoration; monitoring of invasive species; and wildlife conservation.

Qualification

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:
1. Background in ecology, conservation, environmental science, or computer science.
2. Strong writing skills and quantitative skills.
3. Coursework and extensive use of GIS and statistics.
4. High academic performance.
6. Endurance for field work.
7. Strong work ethic and keen attention to detail.

Interested applicants should send the following (via email) to Dr. Tih-Fen Ting at tting1@uis.edu as soon as possible, no later than 22 April 2024.  Review of applications will start immediately until the position is filled.
1. Cover letter addressing background, extent of qualifications, and research interest.
2. Resume including contact information for three references.
3. Transcripts (unofficial or scanned copy acceptable).

Suitable candidates will be encouraged to submit a formal application to the Graduate Assistantships program. Please do not hesitate to contact me at tting1@uis.edu if you have questions.