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<p class="MsoNormal">The MIT Libraries’ department of Data and Specialized Services is seeking a responsible graduate student to help support the GIS & Data Lab’s operations. The GIS & Data Lab supports teaching and research efforts throughout the MIT community
and foster collaboration around data science, analysis, and visualization. More information can be found <a href="https://libraries.mit.edu/data-services/gis-data-lab/">here</a>. This is an in-person position reporting to the GIS & Data Lab in Rotch Library
for the spring 2026 academic semester.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Data Lab Assistant Position - Spring 2026</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>GIS, Statistics, and Data Science Experience</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Applications Close Monday, December 15<sup>th</sup>, 2025</span>:
<a href="https://libguides.mit.edu/c.php?g=176338&p=1160195&preview=e22636c492a8ea37567eea82884f71c4">
https://libguides.mit.edu/c.php?g=176338&p=1160195&preview=e22636c492a8ea37567eea82884f71c4</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Responsibilities:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The Data Lab Assistant position includes the following:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Providing friendly user service by answering questions about the Lab and our data services, along with helping to triage support to DSS staff members when necessary.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Helping with “drop-in” support for students around GIS, statistics, data science or analysis questions, assignments, projects, etc.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Reviewing and updating instructional resources for the Data Lab team.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Keeping the GIS & Data Lab clean, organized, and operational.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Ensuring all technology is working in the space (ensuring the computers are turned on, appropriately connected, and technology is available for student use)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Providing additional assistance for on-going Data Lab projects.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Desired Qualifications:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Basic Requirements:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Friendly, approachable, and enjoy user service roles where you work with others and help students learn and succeed.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Organized, on time, and can keep the spaces clean, tidy, and functional. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Ability to troubleshoot, answer questions, and solve problems using resources provided along with resources you can find online to answer the questions.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Interest in learning new software, analysis applications and methodologies, or computer processes.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Comfort troubleshooting basic computer issues (connecting cables, restarting machines)<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>We are looking for students who are familiar with GIS, statistics, data science, data analysis, visualization, text analysis, or have an interest in building these technical skills.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Note: We do not expect candidates to have all listed skills and knowledge of software!</i><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4">Working knowledge of Esri’s ArcGIS Pro and/or QGIS with comfort troubleshooting issues users have with the programs.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4">Working knowledge or willingness to learn more about the Esri suite of services including ArcGIS Online, Esri StoryMaps, Survey123, WebApp Builder and/or other Esri applications.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4">Working knowledge of other GIS applications not listed above.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4">Interest and willingness to learn about data visualization, web-mapping and computer science.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4">Familiarity with geospatial data; including acquisition and basic analysis and visualization methods.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Hours:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The GIS & Data Lab is open 10:00am – 6:00pm from Monday – Friday, excluding campus holidays. The successful candidate will be expected to hold weekly drop-in help hours on a set schedule within this operational window. Additional hours
will be coordinated based on the candidate’s availability outside of academic commitments, approximately 5-10 hours weekly.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Pay Rate:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The compensation for this position is $20.00/hour.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Start Date:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">January 2026—exact date is negotiable.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>How to Apply:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>To apply for a Data Lab Assistant Position, please complete the following:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please fill out the following application form and upload your <b>resume</b>: <a href="https://mit.studentemployment.ngwebsolutions.com/jobxJobdetailPrint.aspx?JobId=5231&win=True">Application Form</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a final application deadline of Monday, December 15<sup>th</sup>, 2025.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">For any questions regarding this position, please contact Paxton LaJoie at <a href="mailto:plajoie@mit.edu">plajoie@mit.edu</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1">The GIS Team<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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