Lanier Watershed Analysis Student Assistant- Institutional Student Worker

Job Title:

Lanier Watershed Analysis Student Assistant
- Institutional Student Worker

Location:

UNG – Gainesville

Employment Type:

Temporary, Part‑Time

Job

The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a Lanier Watershed Analysis Student Assistant‑Institutional Student Worker. The project aims to quantitatively and scientifically evaluate the impacts of urbanization on regional air quality, water quality, and land cover by collecting and integrating high‑resolution geospatial data. In addition to spatiotemporal analysis of potential environmental impacts, the project also aims to evaluate the effect of development on transportation and population distribution within the region.

• The student will utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing to examine the Lake Lanier watershed.
• The student will help produce a written report, professional presentation, and manuscript to disseminate scientific findings.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• Extensive experience with ArcGIS Pro and remote sensing applications.

• Experience with geospatial scientific research and professional conference presentation.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for Three Professional References

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.