Research Assistant

Research Foundation of The City University of New York • New York, NY

21d • Remote

About The Position

The PI is seeking a student with data science training and an interest in marine ecosystems, microbial ecology, and biogeochemistry to work on a project modeling the physiological roles of polyphosphate storage in marine phytoplankton. Work will include computer programming and analysis of experimental data, according to project needs and student interests. The position is part time, funded for 100 hours to be completed during the Fall 2026 semester. The PI is Dr. George Hagstrom, a Doctoral Lecturer in the CUNY SPS Data Science program, and will supervise the position. The role is remote.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or mathematical discipline, or a bachelor's degree and experience working on scientific problems.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language, preferably R. Experience in Python, Julia, Matlab, C/C++, or Fortran may substitute depending on knowledge level.
• Experience using scientific visualization libraries such as ggplot.
• Interest in data analysis of marine ecological systems.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a continuous basis; sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Help the PI with data analysis, literature review, and model development.
• Participate in weekly meetings with the PI to set weekly objectives and review progress.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level