GIS Research Assistants Summer 2026

Lindenwood University•St. Charles, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The research assistant is responsible for assisting designated University personnel with daily activities related to research assignments, scholarly publication, geospatial curriculum testing, and educational and community outreach projects as they pertain to the assignment and/or grant specifications. This position may support research initiatives in Remote Sensing, GeoAI, Human Geography, and related geospatial fields while contributing to curriculum development and quality assurance efforts.

Requirements

Currently enrolled at Lindenwood University
Good academic, social and financial standing with the university
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills
Highly organized and able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong professional integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to exercise good judgment, think critically, and communicate effectively
Ability to use word processing and statistical reporting software
Ability to support scholarly writing, peer review, research dissemination, and collaborative faculty-led research projects

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of geospatial technologies and Esri products, including ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, Survey123, Experience Builder, Dashboards, and Story Maps preferred
Willingness to learn geospatial coding and programming tools such as Python, Arcade, and Jupyter preferred

Responsibilities

Assists with maintaining compliance of all research activities with University, state, and federal regulations
Conducts research activities related to remote sensing, GeoAI, human geography, and related scholarly topics
Assists with development of educational workshops on research testing and all aspects of the research process
Reads various textbooks, articles, and scholarly materials to maintain knowledge on specified topics
Generates guided material notes as assigned
Assists with internal and external outreach activities to promote the assignment’s mission
Assists with development of positive University and community presence
Develops and maintains social media presence regarding activities and projects
Assists with proper paper and electronic documentation of all appointments, phone calls, reports, meetings, and other activities as they relate to assignment activities
Assists other students with developing research testing protocols
Initiates and collaborates on preparation of presentations, abstracts, data reports, manuscripts, and other scholarly research products
Assists with development of publishable research materials and dissemination of research findings
Participates in curriculum testing and quality assurance activities for geospatial programs and accreditation initiatives
Identifies, documents, and communicates technical or instructional issues related to curriculum modules and program functionality
Supports iterative curriculum improvement through testing and feedback processes
Operates as a primary point of contact for the assignment in completion of all laboratory related tasks, protocols, and activities
Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
Job may require other duties as assigned.