[ES_JOBS_NET] Funded position in MS in Data Science at the University of Delaware

[Pinki Mondal]

The EArth observation for Sustainable Ecosystem and Livelihood group (
http://www.ceoe.udel.edu/our-people/profiles/mondalp) at the University of
Delaware is seeking a MS student interested in *environmental remote
sensing* to join the MSDS program in Fall 2019. Funding is available
through an NSF EPSCoR grant awarded to an interdisciplinary team of
researchers examining water in the changing coastal environment in Delaware
(http://projectwicced.org/).

The MS position with a Research Assistantship (RA) provides a competitive
stipend of $22,000, a tuition waiver, and subsidized health insurance. The
student will work under the direct supervision of Dr. Pinki Mondal (
mondalp at udel.edu), and will interact with EPSCoR WiCCED project
members and collaborators
at the Center for Environmental Monitoring & Analysis (http://cema.udel.edu/
).

The ideal candidate would have a major in any of mathematics, applied
mathematics, statistics, computer science or engineering, environmental
engineering, or any other field of engineering. For the MSDS program degree
requirements, please visit: https://www.msds.udel.edu/curriculum. A strong
candidate is either familiar with or interested in geospatial (remote
sensing/GIS) applications in environmental sciences. Prior experience in
Google Earth Engine (GEE) is a plus, but not mandatory. We are looking for
a candidate who has *(i)* outstanding quantitative skills, *(ii)* an
interest in interdisciplinary research, and *(iii)* good oral communication
and writing skills. The ideal candidate also has attention to detail and
willingness and ability to follow instructions carefully and work
independently.

*Specific RA responsibilities* will include (but are not limited to):
*(1)* processing
and interpreting time-series of satellite images for Delaware, *(2)* collecting
and analyzing field-level data, *(3)* assisting investigators with other
research-related project activities, and *(4)* presenting findings at
scientific meeting and submitting journal articles. While the RA will
assist with the project objectives, he/she will be encouraged to develop
his/her own thesis research questions to pursue within the context of the
broader project.

Interested applicants should send a brief letter of interest, unofficial
transcript, and a copy of their CV (including GPA and GRE scores) via email
to Dr. Pinki Mondal (mondalp at udel.edu) *by February 22* *prior to** formally
applying to UD Graduate School*. Women and underrepresented minorities are
strongly encouraged to apply.
The University of Delaware is an equal opportunity affirmative action
employer. Recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of
America’s best universities to work for in 2012, the University of Delaware
is located midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore, and is a Sea Grant,
Space Grant, and Land Grant institution.
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Dr. Pinki Mondal
Assistant Professor, Department of Geography
Resident Faculty, Data Science Institute
University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware 19716
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