Remote Research Assistant, Data Science for Marine Ecology

Research-Foundation-Cun; New York (NY); Remote; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

RFCUNY's CUNY SPS Data Science program invites applications for a part-time research assistant role. The project models physiological roles of polyphosphate storage in marine phytoplankton, blending programming and analysis of experimental data under Dr. George Hagstrom.

The position is remote, funded for 100 hours in Fall 2026 semester; candidate will help with data analysis, literature review, and model development, with weekly PI meetings to set objectives and review progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or mathematical discipline OR Bachelor’s degree with experience solving scientific problems.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language, preferably R.
• Experience with Python, Julia, Matlab, C/C++, or Fortran may substitute depending on knowledge level.
• Experience using scientific visualization libraries such as ggplot.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

R

Python

Julia

Matlab

C/C++

Fortran

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific, engineering, or mathematical discipline

Tools

ggplot

Job description

RFCUNY's CUNY SPS Data Science program invites applications for a part-time research assistant role. The project models physiological roles of polyphosphate storage in marine phytoplankton, blending programming and analysis of experimental data under Dr. George Hagstrom.

The position is remote, funded for 100 hours in Fall 2026 semester; candidate will help with data analysis, literature review, and model development, with weekly PI meetings to set objectives and review progress.