Research Aide, Remote Sensing and Tree Phenology

Cornell University•Ithaca, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Aide supports research on tree phenology, urban and rural forests, and remote sensing applications across diverse landscapes. The work combines field observations, environmental monitoring, and remote sensing to investigate vegetation patterns and ecosystem processes, in collaboration with researchers and students. The role supports field-based and campus-based research through remote sensing data management and analysis, field camera and environmental sensor monitoring, and general project support. This is a part-time, 29.25-hour-per-week, one-year term appointment that is fully onsite at Cornell’s Ithaca campus. The appointment may be ended or extended depending on organizational needs, funding availability, and performance. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available.

Requirements

High school diploma and up to 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination.
Experience working with data in a scripting environment such as R, Python, or Google Earth Engine.
Familiarity with geospatial data, including raster and vector formats, coordinate reference systems, and spatial resolution.
Ability to acquire data from online repositories and data portals and maintain organized records of what was downloaded, when, and from where.
Ability to organize, process, and quality-check large datasets, including identifying anomalies and missing records.
Ability to follow and document written data-processing protocols so analyses can be reproduced by others.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent datasets and processing tasks.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
A cover letter and resume are required for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

Organize, manage, and process remote sensing datasets from multiple sources.
Download, assemble, and maintain research datasets.
Perform data quality control and statistical analyses.
Communicate and coordinate with members of the Principal Investigator’s research group.
Assist with processing and analysis of satellite, aerial, and drone imagery.
Deploy, maintain, and monitor field cameras and environmental sensors.
Enter, validate, and manage data in shared project databases.
Prepare data summaries, reports, and visualizations to support research activities.
Maintain laboratory and field equipment.
Order and track research supplies as needed.
Support other research-related activities that advance project objectives.