The University of Victoria is offering a funded two-year MSc opportunity in Remote Sensing and Wildfire Science for Fall 2027. The position is in the Remote Sensing & AI Lab, Department of Geography.
Selected students work on wildfire severity mapping using satellite time series and LiDAR under the supervision of Dr. Ji Won Suh.
Benefits
Full 2-year funding through research assistantships and/or teaching assistantships. Hands-on experience with advanced satellite data, 3D LiDAR, and AI/geospatial analytics in forest ecology and wildfire science.
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Forestry, Geomatics, Earth Science or a related field by Fall 2027
- Strong interest and preferably some experience in remote sensing, GIS, or wildfire science
- Open to international applicants
How to Apply
Prepare a CV, unofficial transcripts, and a brief statement of interest describing your research interests and relevant experience.
Email the package directly to Dr. Ji Won Suh. The Expression of Interest deadline is 15 November 2026.
Successful candidates will then complete the formal university application for Fall 2027 entry.
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