IESA - Lewis F. Rogers Institute for Environmental and Spatial Analysis

Graduate Research Assistant Position (2024-2025 Academic Year)

Summary:
Analyze and evaluate the overall landscape, particularly the spatial distribution of caregiver respite services in the state of Georgia.

Essential Duties:
Graduate Research Assistant is expected to assist with data gathering & processing, GIS maps development, report & manuscript preparation, etc.

Minimum Requirements:
• Enrolled Graduate Student at the University of North Georgia (M.S. in Spatial Data & Information Sciences is preferred) - Deadline to apply for program is Aug. 1
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS Pro or any other GIS software is preferred.

Length:
Estimated 32 weeks, starting from Fall Semester 2024.

Hours & Pay:
Estimated 25 hours per week, $15.50 per hour.
Tuition waiver for academic year 2024-2025

To Apply for the M.S. in Spatial Data & Information Sciences at UNG:
https://ung.edu/degrees/graduate/spatial-data-and-information-sciences-ms.php

Contact:
Yu Sun, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Lewis F. Rogers Institute for Environmental & Spatial Analysis (IESA)
University of North Georgia
Arts & Technology 2201, Gainesville Campus
Email: [email protected]

Master of Science in Spatial Data & Information Sciences The Master of Science program in Spatial Data and Information Science (SDIS) will foster innovative scientists and researchers capable of advancing the frontiers of knowledge in spatial science and technology through cutting-edge theories and technologies, pioneering methodologies, sophisticated num...

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For more information: https://ung.edu/degrees/graduate/spatial-data-and-information-sciences-ms.php

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More information: https://ung.edu/degrees/graduate/spatial-data-and-information-sciences-ms.php

What is Spatial Data Science? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osAbJeTho5w

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We're off to a strong start this spring semester and want to congratulate IESA's most recent graduates!

https://ung.edu/news/articles/2023/12/alumni-praise-versatility-of-iesa-degrees.php

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The National Park Service is seeking applicants for paid winter internships in fire ecology! Interns can work in Alaska or remotely, and positions run from January to April 2024. These are great opportunities to develop skills in remote sensing, data management, and fire science!

General information about the program and access to all position announcements can be found at: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/science/scientists-in-parks.htm

Direct link to the three fire ecology position announcements: bit.ly/3B8HZaW

For more info, contact position supervisors:
Sarah Stehn – Fire Ecologist, Alaska Western Area Fire Management, Denali National Park & Preserve:
[email protected]
or
Fleur Nicklen – Fire Ecologist, Alaska Eastern Area Fire Management, National Park Service, Fairbanks
[email protected]