M.S./Ph.D. opportunity in Ecosystem Services and Social-Ecological Systems

Fall 2016. The Social-Ecological Research Lab at Idaho State University is seeking two MS or PhD students to conduct interdisciplinary research on ecosystem services and environmental planning and policy in the Intermountain West. The student will pursue a degree in Biology or Geosciences at Idaho State University, and will be funded by the MILES program for two … Read more

CaGIS Map Competition

The Cartography and Geographic Information Society (CaGIS) is pleased to announce our Annual Map Design Competition. The competition is open to all mapmakers in the United States and Canada for maps completed or published during the past calendar year (2015). Students are particularly encouraged to apply for the award sponsored by Avenza (makers of MAPublisher). … Read more

Marine GIS Seasonal Position- CT DEEP Marine Fisheries

The Connecticut DEEP Marine Fisheries Division is currently looking for a qualified individual to fill a “Seasonal Resource Assistant” position working on GIS related projects. This position is limited in duration and pays $11 – $14/hr (7hrs/day, 35hrs/wk) based on relevant experience. The selected candidate will start in Late April or early May and work … Read more

GIS/Spatial Ecology Internship at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute

The Conservation GIS Lab (https://nationalzoo.si.edu/SCBI/ConservationGIS/projects/) at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) is seeking interns, to start immediately.  We focus on conservation applications of GIS and satellite remote sensing for research and management of endangered species. Most of our projects focus on charismatic endangered species that are managed at our facilities and for which we … Read more

Research Scientist position with SERVIR Science Coordination Office

Research Scientist I(step 4)/ESSC/RL3279 https://uah.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=67343 Job Description: The Research Scientist I (step 4) will provide science coordination support and interface with an international hub, while working as part of the SERVIR Science Coordination Office. Requirements: Master’s degree in Earth Science or an equivalent field/9 months of full-time related work experience/must have a background in Earth Science and … Read more

MA/PhD position in Spatial modeling/Physical geography

Looking for a MA or PhD student to work on a NSF-funded project on the spatial patterns of soil, water, and biodiversity to begin in the fall semester 2016. The project will address how such patterns can be better understood in light of more readily available environmental factors, such as landforms and climatic conditions. Through … Read more

Two Ph.D. research assistant positions in Spatial Intelligence Lab at University of Muenster, Germany

Two full time PhD research assistant positions are available for 3 years in the EU funded research project “Wayfinding Through Orientation (WayTO)” (http://wayto.uni-muenster.de). Prospective students who have a keen interest in interdisciplinary research and a background in at least one of the following disciplines: GI Science, computer science, or cognitive science are welcome to apply.

2016 NEGIS Scholarship Program

Announcing the Northeast Geographic Information Society NEGIS 2016 Scholarship for Undergraduates and Graduates in GIS Programs  The NEGIS scholarship consists of a cash award and a paid internship:  Information and Application Deadline for application submission is January 31, 2016 www.negis.org