Planet Reimagined Climate Active Fellowship
Professional Fellowships @Fellowships posted 2 weeks agoJob Description
The Planet Reimagined Climate Active Fellowship is a twelve-month, full-time program hosted by Planet Labs in partnership with leading climate research institutions. The fellowship equips early‑career scientists, data analysts, and technologists with hands‑on experience using Planet’s daily satellite imagery to develop actionable solutions for climate monitoring, resilience planning, and carbon accounting.
Role Description:
Fellows will engage in the following activities:
- Data‑Driven Project: Design and execute an end‑to‑end project leveraging Planet’s satellite data—such as mapping land‑use change, monitoring ecosystem health, or quantifying carbon flux—to inform policy or business decisions.
- Technical Workshops: Attend monthly workshops on remote sensing, geospatial analysis, machine learning, and climate science applications led by Planet researchers and external experts.
- Cross‑Sector Collaboration: Partner with a cohort of fellows and external stakeholders (NGOs, municipalities, corporate sustainability teams) to iterate on project prototypes and ensure real‑world impact.
- Knowledge Sharing: Publish open‑source code and reports, present findings at quarterly demos, and contribute to Planet’s community forums and hackathons.
Location:
Hybrid model: Planet’s headquarters in San Francisco, CA, for an initial four‑week in‑person bootcamp, followed by remote work with optional co‑working at Planet offices or partner labs worldwide.
Application Cycle:
Annually.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science, geography, computer science, data science, or related field.
- Proficiency in Python (or R) and experience with geospatial libraries (e.g., GDAL, rasterio).
- Familiarity with remote sensing concepts, climate data sets, or earth observation tools.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a standalone research or data project from conception to delivery.
Benefits and Perks:
- Stipend: $70,000 annual fellowship salary, plus relocation or remote support stipend.
- Data Access: Unlimited access to Planet’s global satellite imagery archive and APIs.
- Professional Development: Funding for conference attendance, specialized training, and certification courses.
- Network & Mentorship: One‑on‑one mentorship from Planet scientists, plus introductions to climate leaders in academia, government, and industry.
Where and How You Can Apply:
Submit your application via the Planet Reimagined Fellowship portal. Required materials include:
- Résumé or CV.
- Cover letter detailing your climate data project concept.
- Two professional or academic references.
- Code sample or project portfolio demonstrating relevant technical skills.
