Remote Sensing Student Research Assistants (Up to 2 Positions) - School of Climate Change and Adaptation - Faculty of Science
$15.75 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)
May 17, 2021 – August 31, 2021
The School of Climate Change and Adaptation is looking for two (2) remote sensing student research assistants for the summer months. The successful candidates will be required to complete a drone training course and obtain a piloting license from Transport Canada (funded).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assisting Graduate Students and Faculty members in:
- Collecting remote sensing data from drones and satellites
- Organizing and maintaining drones, remote sensors, and other specialized equipment
- Conducting field work to establish ground control points and collect geographic coordinates
- Prepare pre-flight plans and checks
- Piloting drones (if licensed) to collect remote sensing imagery across Prince Edward Island
- Completing visual observer duties as part of a drone team
- Processing drone remote sensing data using specialized photogrammetry
- Downloading and manage satellite imagery data
- Managing remote sensing data and equipment records
- Analyzing remote sensing data using geographic information software
- Conducting troubleshooting with equipment, software, and data suppliers
- Coordinating schedules with project stakeholders
- Reporting data collection and research activities and results
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Registration in a university or college programme at a recognized institution
- Environmental science or engineering programme registration would be considered an asset
- Knowledge of climate change impacts and adaptation would be considered an asset
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.
Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified student candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and full-time international students with a valid study permit will be given priority.
Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.