Drs. Baran and Tateosian at North Carolina State University seek a creative, motivated Ph.D. student with strong analytical and computational skills to join a team that would develop solutions in the arena of geospatial visualizations and analytics for internal and external stakeholders of local government. The project is being developed in partnership with Wake County, North Carolina, and will support projects for the Innovation Center at Wake County. The position will begin Fall 2018 and is funded for four years at $25,000/year, plus benefits and tuition support, through the cutting-edge Ph.D. program in Geospatial Analytics offered by NC State’s Center for Geospatial Analytics (geospatial.ncsu.edu).
The selected applicant will join a research group focused on geospatial analytics and the development of visualizations and applications to model spatial solutions for county operations and engagement with citizens. The student will be encouraged to develop research questions and a project tailored to their unique interests and career goals. The Center for Geospatial Analytics is an internationally recognized collaborative hub for interdisciplinary data scientists advancing novel understanding of spatial phenomena and applying new knowledge to grand challenges. Students in the Ph.D. program receive multidisciplinary advising and the opportunity to work with over twenty faculty fellows with diverse expertise from nearly a dozen departments across NC State. Students also engage in experiential learning through an off-campus professional internship. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, complete the application at grad.ncsu.edu/apply. Students with talents in programming and quantitative methods, and with a master’s degree in Geospatial Information Science and Technology, Geography, Computer Science, Urban Planning or related disciplines are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about the position, contact Dr. Perver Baran ([email protected]) and include a copy of your CV. Additional details about the Ph.D. program in Geospatial Analytics and complete application instructions are available at go.ncsu.edu/geospatial-phd. Interested students are also encouraged to contact Rachel Kasten, Graduate Services Coordinator ([email protected] or 919- 515-2800), with questions about the program or to explore additional opportunities.
