Fully Funded PhD in Multi-Hazard Risks, Land Use Change, and AI for Remote Sensing at University of Massachusetts Boston University of Massachusetts Boston in United States

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.