Careers at U-Spatial
Do work that puts Minnesota and your career on the map.
Join a team that helps researchers across public health, ecology, urban planning, and dozens of other fields put location at the center of their work — and helped make the University of Minnesota the country's first "Spatial University" in the process.
20k+
ArcGIS accounts we support across the U
110
colleges & units we collaborate with
100%
of core services free to the U community
What makes U-Spatial a great place to work
A chance to shape how an entire research university thinks spatially.
Work Across Disciplines, Not Within One
U-Spatial has supported more than 2,000 researchers across 150 departments and centers, meaning your work here touches public health studies, ecology fieldwork, urban planning, and disciplines you've never heard of, sometimes all in the same week.
Access to Leading Geospatial Technology
From the University's full Esri site license to a subscription with Planet Labs' satellite imagery, you'll work with the same tools used by the geospatial industry's biggest players, and help decide how the University uses them next.
Impact That Reaches Beyond Campus
U-Spatial staff have contributed to statewide Hazard Mitigation Plans and public-sector emergency management work that reaches well past the University's borders.
Open Positions
Full-Time Employment
There are no full-time openings at this time.
Student Employment
Are you a student at the University of Minnesota? Interested in working for U-Spatial? Feel free to send us a copy of your resume. Student opportunities are occasionally available at our office locations on the Twin Cities and Duluth campuses.
The current minimum GA rate of pay for U-Spatial, a unit under the Department of Research Computing, is $27.95 per hour.
Meet your future colleagues
A dedicated group of GIS specialists, developers, and analysts
Our team brings together expertise in geographic information systems, remote sensing, spatial computing, and geospatial analysis across the Twin Cities and Duluth campuses. We're researchers and problem-solvers who think spatially, and we're here to help you do the same.
Careers FAQ
Quick answers to what people ask us most about working at U-Spatial.
Does U-Spatial offer internships?
There's no separate internship track right now. Student employment (above) is the closest path. Sending us your resume puts you on our radar if something opens, internship or otherwise.
What kinds of roles does U-Spatial typically hire for?
Current and past positions have included GIS Specialist, Geospatial Developer, Research Associate, Project Coordinator, and Spatial Data Analyst roles.
Where are U-Spatial positions based?
U-Spatial has offices on both the Twin Cities and Duluth campuses, with current team members based at each.
How do I stay updated on new openings?
Check back here, or send us your resume. This page is updated when new positions open. Sending us your resume ensures we can reach out directly if a role matching your interests becomes available.
Where can I find current openings across the whole University, not just U-Spatial?
Take a look at the UMN Jobs Portal. It covers positions at all five UMN campuses, well beyond our own small team.
Get in Touch
Interested in a future role, an internship, or just want to introduce yourself? Send us an email.