Careers and Jobs

On this page we will keep postings, links, and updates on career opportunities, job ads, workshops, resume building, and graduate school opportunities.  Please let us know if you have something that should be posted to this page; we will review it for potential inclusion.

12.7.2011
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is offering Summer 2012 Research Experiences for undergraduates and graduate students.  Have a look at their opportunities at DHS and note that their deadline is January 5, 2012 for receipt of applications.

11.10.2011
Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Science Education Program is announcing internship opportunities for post graduate students.  Information at ORNL will take you to the profile based application system where you can apply for numerous programs after you complete your profile. You may also want to view thier video.

11.7.2011
If you are seeking career support or professioinal development in the application of geospatial science, you may want to look at the Mississippi Automated Resource Information System (MARIS) for information about their traning programs and workshops, as well as information about who's using GIS at state offices around Mississippi.

10.26.2011
David Holt is seeking to hire students to work on a landuse GIS mapping project for south Mississippi.  A 12 month project from 10.2011 to 10.2012.  Graduate Research Assistantships with stipends are available.  Contact Dr. Holt for more information at 228.214.3255 or email at david.h.holt@usm.edu.

10.24.2011
Internships!  Department of Commerce is seeking undergraduate and graduate interns.  Planning, social sciences, and internatioal affairs included.  For more information see DOC Interships.

10.24.2011
If you are interested in geographic education and careers related to the application of geography in education, then you may want to get to know the folks at the Mississippi Geographic Alliance and their support group.  You can contact them at MAG

10.19.2011
An informative place to learn more about careers in Geology is at:  Careers in Geology

10.18.2011
Have a look at "Geography Jobs" in About Jobs.  You can find their comments at: Geography Jobs

10.11.2011
For careers in Geography, you may want to look at the Jobs in Geography site for the Association of American Geographers: JIG

10.5.2011
Careers in GIS, you may want to review the webinar on the top five skills necessary for GIS success:
Careers in GIS