Research Aide: Remote Sensing & Tree Phenology (Onsite)

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Tuition benefits

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Cornell University is seeking a part-time Research Aide in Remote Sensing and Tree Phenology to support cutting-edge forest and vegetation research on the Ithaca campus. You will organize and analyze remote sensing datasets, deploy sensors, and collaborate with researchers to generate data-driven insights.

This 1-year, onsite role offers an opportunity to work with satellite, drone, and field data while advancing ecosystem understanding.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and up to 2 years relevant experience or 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.

Responsibilities

• Organizing, managing, and processing remote sensing datasets from multiple sources.
• Downloading, assembling, and maintaining research datasets.
• Performing data quality control and statistical analyses.
• Communicating and coordinating with members of the Principal Investigator's research group.
• Assisting with the processing and analysis of satellite, aerial, and drone imagery.
• Deploying, maintaining, and monitoring field cameras and environmental sensors.
• Entering, validating, and managing data within shared project databases.
• Preparing data summaries, reports, and visualizations to support research activities.
• Maintaining laboratory and field equipment.
• Ordering and tracking research supplies as needed.
• Supporting other research-related activities that advance project objectives.

Skills

R scripting

Python

Google Earth Engine

Geospatial data

Data processing

Data quality control

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree (bonus)

Tools

R

Python

Google Earth Engine

Job description

Cornell University is seeking a part-time Research Aide in Remote Sensing and Tree Phenology to support cutting-edge forest and vegetation research on the Ithaca campus. You will organize and analyze remote sensing datasets, deploy sensors, and collaborate with researchers to generate data-driven insights.

This 1-year, onsite role offers an opportunity to work with satellite, drone, and field data while advancing ecosystem understanding.