DeKUT–Kenya Space Agency Graduate Assistant in Geospatial Research
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
Paid graduate assistant role in satellite-based ecosystem monitoring at DeKUT, Nyeri, with the Kenya Space Agency. Apply by email by 18 October 2026.
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) and the Kenya Space Agency seek a Graduate Assistant for Project Centinela, which uses satellite imagery to support ecosystem monitoring and conservation mapping in Kenya. The assistant will work with DeKUT’s Centre for Spatial Information Science and Systems (CSISS) and spend their project time on research and implementation. Duties include collecting and analysing field data, preparing reports and presentations, and developing training materials. The project concerns areas including Mount Kenya, the Aberdare Ranges and Kakamega Forest.
The selected assistant will be remunerated under DeKUT’s Graduate Assistant policy; the notice does not state an amount. The candidate will also be considered for a full scholarship covering MSc tuition and a stipend for the MSc in Geospatial Information Science and Remote Sensing at DeKUT. That scholarship is described as a consideration, not a guaranteed award.
Apply by emailing both rsrg@dkut.ac.ke and research@ksa.go.ke with the documents listed below. Quote reference DeKUT/RSRG/GA/2026. Applications must arrive by 18 October 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Kenya time. The linked official notice contains the full instructions.
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Benefits
Remuneration under the DeKUT Graduate Assistant policy (amount not given). The selected assistant will be considered for a full MSc scholarship covering tuition fees and a stipend; the scholarship is not guaranteed in the notice.
Eligibility summary
Applicants need a first-class or upper-second-class honours BSc in a relevant geospatial field as specified in the DeKUT notice. The notice encourages applicants of any gender or ethnicity, people with disabilities, and applicants from marginalised areas. It does not state a nationality restriction.
Requirements
Demonstrable experience with GIS programming and spatial tools. Competence in Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS and SQL is requested. Experience with TypeScript, Python frameworks and Google Earth Engine is an advantage. Consult the official PDF for the exact named BSc degree routes.
Documents required
Cover letter; detailed CV; academic and professional certificates and relevant transcripts; national ID card or passport; testimonials; training and workshop certificates for courses lasting more than one week; and other relevant supporting documents. Email both institutional addresses. Hard copies are not accepted.
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