10-week paid research opportunities with the NASA DEVELOP National Program

NASA DEVELOP projects focus on helping local, national, and international communities address their environmental concerns while utilizing NASA’s Earth-observing fleet of satellites. For the fall 2024 term, NASA DEVELOP will operate at six locations across the country at select NASA Centers and other regional locations. This is a great opportunity for participants who are interested in practical applications of remote sensing and GIS, specifically in the field of Earth Science. Participants will work with NASA scientists, partner organizations, and science advisors to learn about using NASA Earth science data in water resources, disaster management, ecological conservation, and other applications to address environmental community concerns.

Responsibilities will include literature review, data processing and analysis, and producing deliverables, such as a technical report, presentation, and video. Previous GIS or remote sensing knowledge, while beneficial, is not required for acceptance. This is a multi-disciplinary opportunity for all those interested in Earth Science, and we encourage those in the social sciences, general science, engineering, computer science, etc. to apply.

Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. The days of the week are flexible, but applicants should be able to commit to 20 – 29 hours per week during the term. The position is paid on an hourly basis, which is determined by education level and working location.

These opportunities are open to current students, recent college graduates, and transitioning/early career professionals.

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We are also hosting virtual “About DEVELOP” webinars on Friday, May 17^th, 11:00 am—12:00 pm PT, and Tuesday, June 4th, 1:00 pm—2:00 pm PT to provide information about our capacity-building program and how potential candidates can apply and participate in the program. Please see the attached flyer for details on joining these events.

Details about this opportunity and how to apply can be found online at https://appliedsciences.nasa.gov/nasadevelop

The Fall 2024 application window will be open online from May 6^th to June 14^th, and the term will take place from September 16^th to November 22^nd. 

Please note some DEVELOP locations will allow for in-person opportunities while others will be completely virtual. For virtual locations, all accepted participants must work remotely from within the United States. Details on location status will be posted on our website when the application opens.