<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51)">The EArth observation for Sustainable Ecosystem and Livelihood group (</span><span class="gmail-m_-2797148257882736983gmail-m_-4199146168269590286gmail-MsoHyperlink" style="color:blue"><a href="http://www.ceoe.udel.edu/our-people/profiles/mondalp" target="_blank" style="color:blue">http://www.ceoe.udel.edu/our-people/profiles/mondalp</a></span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51)">) at the University of Delaware is seeking a MS student interested in <b>environmental remote sensing</b> 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 (</span><span class="gmail-m_-2797148257882736983gmail-m_-4199146168269590286gmail-MsoHyperlink" style="color:blue"><a href="http://projectwicced.org/" target="_blank" style="color:blue">http://projectwicced.org/</a></span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51)">). </span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51)">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 (</span><span class="gmail-m_-2797148257882736983gmail-m_-4199146168269590286gmail-MsoHyperlink" style="color:blue"><a href="mailto:mondalp@udel.edu" target="_blank" style="color:blue">mondalp@udel.edu</a></span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51)">), and will interact with EPSCoR WiCCED project members</span> and<span style="color:black"> </span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51)">collaborators at the Center for Environmental Monitoring & Analysis (</span><span class="gmail-m_-2797148257882736983gmail-m_-4199146168269590286gmail-MsoHyperlink" style="color:blue"><a href="http://cema.udel.edu/" target="_blank" style="color:blue">http://cema.udel.edu/</a></span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51)">). </span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">The ideal candidate would have <span style="color:rgb(51,51,51)">a major in any of mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, computer science or engineering, environmental engineering, or any other field of engineering.</span> <span style="color:rgb(51,51,51)">For the MSDS program degree requirements, please visit: </span><span class="gmail-m_-2797148257882736983gmail-m_-4199146168269590286gmail-MsoHyperlink" style="color:blue"><a href="https://www.msds.udel.edu/curriculum" target="_blank" style="color:blue">https://www.msds.udel.edu/curriculum</a></span><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51)">. </span>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 <b>(i)</b> outstanding quantitative skills, <b>(ii)</b> an interest in interdisciplinary research, and <b>(iii)</b> 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.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif"><b><u>Specific RA responsibilities</u></b> will include (but are not limited to): <b>(1)</b> processing and interpreting time-series of satellite images for Delaware, <b>(2)</b> collecting and analyzing field-level data, <b>(3)</b> assisting investigators with other research-related project activities, and <b>(4)</b> 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.<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51)"></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:normal"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif">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 (<span class="gmail-m_-2797148257882736983gmail-m_-4199146168269590286gmail-MsoHyperlink" style="color:blue"><a href="mailto:mondalp@udel.edu" target="_blank" style="color:blue">mondalp@udel.edu</a></span>) <b>by February 22</b> <i><u>prior to</u></i><u> formally applying to UD Graduate School</u>. Women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51)"></span></font></p><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">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.</span> <br clear="all"></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">---<br><div style="font-size:12.8px"><div dir="ltr"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" color="#000000">Dr. Pinki Mondal</font><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" color="#000000">Assistant Professor, </font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">Department of Geography</span></div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">Resident Faculty, Data Science Institute</span></div><div style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" color="#000000">University of Delaware</font></div><font face="tahoma, sans-serif" color="#000000">Newark, Delaware 19716</font><br></div></div></div><div dir="ltr"><div><div><div>
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