Research Aide, Remote Sensing and Tree Phenology
About The Position
The Research Aide supports research on tree phenology, urban and rural forests, and remote sensing across diverse landscapes. The role combines field observations, environmental monitoring, and remote sensing to investigate vegetation patterns and ecosystem processes, working collaboratively with researchers and students. This is a part-time, 29.25-hour-per-week, onsite, one-year term appointment. The appointment may be ended or extended based on organizational needs, funding availability, and performance. The position is located on Cornell University’s Ithaca campus. 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 keep organized records of what was downloaded, when, and from where.
- Demonstrated 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 outlining the applicant’s interest and how their experience and goals align with the role are required.
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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care options
- Generous retirement contributions
- Access to wellness programs
- Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
- Health and personal leave
- Three weeks of vacation
- 13 holidays, including an end-of-year winter break from December 25 to January 1
- Two additional floating holidays
- Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
- Tuition aid for external education
- Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
