M Shahinoor Rahman
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PhD Position in Community Health (Environmental Health) – GIS, Remote Sensing, Urban Heat Modeling LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans in United States
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Graduate Research Assistantship is available for the PhD position, likely including stipend and tuition support. Specific funding details are not provided.
Deadline
Dec 28, 2026
Country
United States
University
LSU Health Sciences Center
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About this position
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans is offering a PhD opportunity in Community Health with a concentration in Environmental Health, available for Fall 2026. The position is supported by a Graduate Research Assistantship and supervised by Assistant Professor M Shahinoor Rahman. The research project, titled 'Exposing Hidden Heat,' focuses on mapping heat-driven health disparities and developing policy solutions for climate-resilient urban development, specifically in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in GIS, remote sensing, spatial modeling and simulation, and computer programming, with a strong quantitative background. Experience in Python, spatial statistics, and geospatial data analysis is highly valued. The research is interdisciplinary, integrating geospatial science, environmental health, and data-driven policy interventions to address urban heat exposure and its health outcomes.
Key research areas include climate and heat exposure, urban heat, health outcomes, spatial analysis, and policy interventions. The project aims to inform policy for climate-resilient urban planning and improve community health outcomes. Applicants should be passionate about applying computational and geospatial methods to real-world challenges and interested in working at the intersection of environmental science, geography, and public health.
Funding is provided through a Graduate Research Assistantship, likely covering stipend and tuition, though specific financial details are not listed. The application deadline is Fall 2026 (December 28, 2026). Interested candidates should contact Dr. M Shahinoor Rahman at [email protected] or connect via LinkedIn. Sharing the opportunity or expressing interest directly is encouraged.
Funding details
Graduate Research Assistantship is available for the PhD position, likely including stipend and tuition support. Specific funding details are not provided.
What's required
Applicants should have a strong background in GIS, remote sensing, spatial modeling and simulation, and computer programming. Experience with Python, spatial statistics, and geospatial data analysis is highly encouraged. Candidates should possess solid quantitative skills and a keen interest in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of geospatial science, environmental health, and policy. No specific GPA or language test requirements are mentioned.
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Assistant Professor
United States
Research Interests
Spatial Analysis
Environmental Science
Remote Sensing
Geography
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