We are seeking applicants with a specialization or concentration in Geospatial Data Science from their PhD programs for an on-campus Pre-Doctoral Funded Fellow position in Geospatial Data Science for Fall 2025 at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS). The Pre-Doctoral Fellow in Geospatial Data Science will be based at the new School of Integrated Sciences, Sustainability, and Public Health within the College of Health, Science, and Technology. The purpose of this fellowship is to enhance diversity in research, teaching, and service at UIS through the recruitment of a doctoral student who is completing dissertation research. In other words, Pre-Doctoral Fellow must be a doctoral candidate of the dissertation stage. Pre-Doctoral Fellow will teach one course each semester in an area related to their academic preparation and a need of the host school. Specifically, the successful candidate will teach one of the following courses per semester: Fundamentals of GIS, Fundamentals of Remote Sensing, GIS Programming, or Geospatial AI and Machine Learning. Pre-Doctoral Fellow is expected to devote significant time to the completion of the dissertation. The Fellow will work with faculty mentors in the school/college. Pre-Doctoral Fellow in Geospatial Data Science will receive a nine-month appointment for the academic year and is eligible for benefits, including health insurance. Pre-Doctoral Fellow must be eligible for employment. Additionally, the Fellow will receive support for research, professional travel, and other related expenses. It is expected that the successful candidate for the Pre-Doctoral Fellow position will not be employed outside UIS or receive additional fellowships or awards during the fellowship period unless approved by UIS. Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Application deadline: 5:00 PM, Central Time, 1/15/2025 Fellowship salary: $35,000 Application instructions: Go to the posting: https://uis.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/878?c=uis. Click the "Apply Now" button at the top or bottom of the posting, create or update your profile, complete the online application, and upload current CV/resume, application letter (cover letter) and contact information for your dissertation advisor. Review of applications will begin soon after application deadline and continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated. About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves approximately 4,000 students in 60 undergraduate programs of study, 41 minors, 44 graduate programs of study, 1 doctorate, 43 graduate certificates, coursework that leads to 8 ISBE endorsements. The academic curriculum offers students a strong liberal arts core, a wide range of professional programs, and close faculty interaction. Making the most of its location in the state capital, UIS is broadly engaged in public policy and service. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. The University emphasizes excellence in teaching, and faculty are also expected to provide a balance of scholarship and service activities to meet requirements for tenure and promotion. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at https://www.uis.edu<https://www.uis.edu/>. About Springfield, Illinois: https://www.uis.edu/academic-affairs/about-our-springfield-community/. Questions: Please contact Dr. Tih-Fen Ting, Director, School of Integrated Sciences, Sustainability, and Public Health at tti...@uis.edu<mailto:tti...@uis.edu>.
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