Graduate Research Assistant - IESA

Job Title

Graduate Research Assistant - IESA

UNG-Dahlonega, GA

Temporary

Part‑Time

293112

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi‑campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development, and community‑engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university’s signature leadership programs is its 800‑member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus.

The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a Graduate Research Assistant. We are seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to conduct research on the USDOT‑FHWA funded project, Developing an Automated Geospatial Model‑based Decision Support Tool for Assessing Road Culvert Vulnerability on US Forest Service Experimental Forests, using Geospatial Engineering & Technology skills and experience including GeoAI, WebGIS Dynamic Systems Design, Geospatial Model Building, Remote Sensing Data Analyses, Advanced Image Processing, Data and Image Mining along with a strong work ethics.

Advanced Computing/Programming skills are essential to complete this project through geospatial modeling automation, image fusion algorithm development with advanced STARFM process, quality peer‑reviewed publications, etc. The applicant must have experience in Dynamic WebGIS site development.

• Geospatial (remote sensing, GIS, & GPS) data acquisition and processing through advanced Data/Image Mining
• Data Fusion Approach development to create Temporal and Spatial rescaling of satellite remote sensing data
• Geospatial Model automation with GeoAI with python script‑based independent tools development to use in models for Culvert Vulnerability Analyses in pre‑and post‑wildfire watershed conditions
• Develop Dynamic WebGIS Tool to determine culvert failure probability condition in real‑time
• Develop research report, conference presentations (if feasible), peer‑reviewed manuscripts (if feasible), and other scholastic materials
• Develop step‑by‑step working process of all models or analysis so that can be followed by others easily

• Geospatial Engineering and Technology
• Environmental Modeling and Decision Support Systems Development
• Advanced GeoAI and AI/ML
• Advanced coding for algorithm development
• Dynamic WebGIS site development
• Scholastic document writing

• BS degree in Engineering/Geospatial Science/Civil Engineering/Water Resources Engineering and related field
• Must be enrolled in 6 credit hours as a Graduate Assistant

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

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The University of North Georgia, a regional multi‑campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student‑focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co‑curricular programs that develop students into…