Bachelor's Level Student Service Contractor: Geographic Information Science
and Remote Sensing Research for Coastal Wetlands and Barrier Islands
U.S. Geological Survey, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center, Lafayette, LA
We anticipate hiring a Student Services Contractor to
assist with a several geographic information science and remote sensing research projects related to coastal wetlands and
barrier islands. This student contract position is open to a recent graduate with a B.S. degree (i.e., graduated within the last year). This
Student Services Contractor will help with the following activities: (1) geospatial data compilation; (2) data management; (3) remote sensing; (4) working with python scripts; (5) geospatial analysis; (6) figure and table preparation; and (7) verbal and written
communication of results. In addition to the project described above, the student may also assist with other projects on an ad-hoc basis. The
Student Services Contractor will work with Nicholas Enwright (www.usgs.gov/staff-profiles/nicholas-enwright).
In order to be eligible, applicants must have the status listed above and be eligible to work in the U.S. as a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident. The applicant should have an interest
and experience in remote sensing and geospatial analyses.
To apply for this position, please send the following information to Nicholas Enwright via email ([log in to unmask]):
- A cover letter explaining their interest in the position
- A resume or CV
- A sample geospatial-focused report or product, particularly one with remote sensing components (e.g., thesis or a class paper/writing assignment)
Please send this information in an attachment via email with the following subject line: Application-
Student Research Opportunity. A single attachment is preferred.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For more details, see the attached scope of work. For questions, contact Nicholas Enwright ([log in to unmask])
