The Cornell Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science is seeking an undergraduate assistant to work in the Spacecraft Planetary Image Facility (SPIF). SPIF’s mission is three-fold: archival preservation of planetary image media; image analysis support in planetary research and spacecraft missions; and outreach and K-12 educational support to the surrounding region. SPIF houses planetary images in various media from nearly every NASA mission, participates in planetary image analysis through software support and workshops, and interacts with over 6,000 people per year through outreach programs.

The selected student will be primarily responsible for updating materials for a workshop on ArcGIS from the old Desktop version to the new Pro version, including rewriting text in exercise instructions, creating new figures, and updating reference guides. The selected student will also assist in the promotion and facilitation of these workshops, including registrations and other logistical tasks. A qualified candidate should have an interest in space and planetary exploration, and a background in a STEM field is preferred.

Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

Specific skills required for this position are: fluency with MS Office, MS Publisher, and Adobe Acrobat; ability to learn new software quickly; strong organization and communication skills; and attention to detail. Preferred skills are:

Familiarity with GIS software, Photoshop, and image analysis software; strong interpersonal skills; and a sense of style for layout and presentation. This position can be part of a work-study program. Cornell University is an equal opportunity employer, and applicants from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.  Send your application information to Lynda Sovocool at  lmk3@cornell.edu. 

Work Schedule:

M-F regular business hours – may be modified by research mentor

Weekly Hours:

10 hrs/wk