A PhD position is available in the lab of Assistant Professor Shijuan Chen at the University of Massachusetts Boston. The research focus is on remote sensing and geospatial analysis, offering an opportunity to work on cutting-edge spatial data science topics. The lab seeks a passionate student interested in these areas. While the post does not specify funding details or application requirements beyond enthusiasm for the subject, prospective students are encouraged to reach out for more information. UMass Boston provides a vibrant research environment in the United States, and this position is ideal for those looking to advance their expertise in remote sensing and geospatial technologies.

A fully funded PhD position is available in the Geospatial and Earth Observation Science for Innovation and Application (GEOSIA) Lab, led by Dr. Shijuan Chen at the School for the Environment, University of Massachusetts Boston, starting Fall 2026. The GEOSIA Lab conducts advanced research in remote sensing and geospatial analysis to address technological, environmental, and societal challenges, with a mission to transform Earth observation data into actionable solutions for a resilient and sustainable future. Research topics include multi-hazard risks (such as wildfires, heat, flooding), land use and land cover change (including forest degradation, urbanization, and agricultural changes), and the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence to remote sensing data. The PhD student will receive a tuition waiver and a stipend via teaching and/or research assistantship. Applicants should have a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field (remote sensing, GIS, environmental science, geography, computer science, data science, math, or statistics), with a background in remote sensing, geospatial analysis, or computer science, and programming skills are preferred. Interested candidates should email their CV to [email protected] and apply to the UMass Boston Environmental Sciences PhD program by February 1, 2026, listing Dr. Shijuan Chen as a potential advisor. For more information, visit the lab website or the program page.

A fully funded PhD position is available in the lab of Dr. Shijuan Chen at the University of Massachusetts Boston, starting Fall 2026. The research focuses on environmental science, geography, and remote sensing, with an emphasis on multi-hazard risks (such as wildfires, heat, and flooding), land use and land cover change, and the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence to remote sensing data. Dr. Chen leads the Geospatial and Earth Observation Science for Innovation and Application (GEOSIA) Lab, which aims to transform Earth observation data into actionable solutions for a resilient and sustainable future. The lab specializes in geospatial analysis and remote sensing to address environmental and societal challenges. Applicants should have a background in remote sensing, geospatial analysis, or computer science, and hold a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field. Programming skills are preferred. The position includes a tuition waiver and stipend via teaching or research assistantship. Interested candidates should email their CV to [email protected] and apply through the UMass Boston portal by February 1, 2026, listing Dr. Chen as a potential advisor.

The GEOSIA Lab at the University of Massachusetts Boston, led by Dr. Shijuan Chen, is offering a fully funded PhD position starting Fall 2026. The research focuses on multi-hazard risks and resilience (including wildfire, heat, and flooding), land use and land cover change (such as urbanization and forest loss), and the application of AI and machine learning to remote sensing data. Eligible candidates should have a background in Remote Sensing, GIS, Environmental Science, Geography, Computer Science, or related fields, with programming skills preferred. The position provides a tuition waiver and stipend. To apply, candidates should first email their CV to the provided address, then complete the university's online application, listing Dr. Chen as their advisor. The application deadline is February 1, 2026.