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Fully Funded PhD in Environmental Sciences: Geospatial AI, Remote Sensing, and Multi-Hazard Resilience University of Massachusetts Boston in United States

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PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Fully funded through a Teaching/Research Assistantship, including a full tuition waiver and a stipend. The stipend amount is not specified.

Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

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University of Massachusetts Boston

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Computer Science
Data Science
Environmental Science
Remote Sensing
Geography
Artificial Intelligence
Heat Transfer
Spatial Analysis
Earth Science
Resiliency
Statistics
Flood
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About this position

Fully funded PhD opportunity in Environmental Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Boston’s School for the Environment, associated with Dr. Shijuan Chen’s GEOSIA Lab (Geospatial and Earth Observation Science for Innovation and Application).

The research focuses on multi-hazard risks and resilience, including wildfires, extreme heat, and flooding; land use and land cover change such as forest degradation, urbanization, and agriculture; and machine learning and artificial intelligence applications using remote sensing data. The position is well suited to applicants interested in environmental science, geography, Earth observation, GIS, geospatial analysis, computer science, data science, and statistics.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Remote Sensing, GIS, Environmental Science, Geography, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline. A strong background in remote sensing, geospatial analysis, or computer science is expected, with programming skills preferred. Applicants must currently be located in the United States.

The PhD is fully funded through a Teaching/Research Assistantship, with full tuition coverage and a stipend. The stipend amount is not specified. Official portal applications are due 1 February 2027. Applicants should list Dr. Shijuan Chen as a potential advisor and email a CV expressing interest to [email protected].

Funding details

Fully funded through a Teaching/Research Assistantship, including a full tuition waiver and a stipend. The stipend amount is not specified.

What's required

Applicants must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in Remote Sensing, GIS, Environmental Science, Geography, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field. Strong preparation in remote sensing, geospatial analysis, or computer science is required, and programming skills are preferred. Applicants must currently be located in the United States. Applications should list Dr. Shijuan Chen as a potential advisor, and applicants should email a CV expressing interest.

How to apply

Submit an application through the official University of Massachusetts Boston Environmental Sciences PhD portal by 1 February 2027, listing Dr. Shijuan Chen as a potential advisor. Email your CV expressing interest to [email protected].

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