Research Technician-Assistant

California-Institute-of-Technology; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltech invites applications for a Research Assistant role focused on environmental economics and academic work. The RA will report to faculty Prakash Mishra and engage with the PERMIT Lab community, collaborating with postdocs, RAs, and faculty on environmental economics projects.

The role involves building large-scale remotely sensed data on water use and land quality in the US and Chile, with opportunities for documentation, digitization of historical records, and communicating results.

Qualifications

• BA in economics, computer science, statistics, or a related discipline.
• Interest in environmental economics and academic research.

Responsibilities

• Construct large scale remotely sensed data on water use and land quality in the US and Chile.
• Collaborate with faculty and PERMIT Lab community on environmental economics projects.
• Assist with document classification, digitizing historical documents, and communicating results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Environmental economics interest

Basic coding skills

Education

BA in economics, computer science, statistics, or a related discipline

Tools

Remote sensing

Big data tools

Job description

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate has a strong interest in academic work or environmental policy work. The research assistant will report primarily to faculty member Prakash Mishra but will additionally be part of the vibrant PERMIT Lab community, with opportunities to collaborate with other postdocs, research assistants, and faculty members focused on environmental economics from a variety of backgrounds. We welcome applications from candidates with an interest in academic economics PhD programs or future work in environmental policy.

• The ideal candidate has an interest in environmental economics, basic coding skills, and familiarity with remote sensing or big data tools. The research assistant will primarily be responsible for constructing large scale remotely sensed data on water use and land quality in the US and Chile.
• Additional tasks could include: document classification, digitizing historical documents, and communicating results.basic coding skills, and familiarity with remote sensing or big data tools.
• The research assistant will primarily be responsible for constructing large scale remotely sensed data on water use and land quality in the US and Chile.
• Additional tasks could include: document classification, digitizing historical documents, and communicating results.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• BA in economics, computer science, statistics, or a related discipline.

Required Documents

• Resume.

Hiring Range

$22.25 - $27.00 Per Hour
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks .

EEO Statement

Caltech is an equal opportunity employer and, as a federal contractor, takes affirmative action to employ qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disability Accommodations

Caltech complies with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees to perform the essential functions of a position.

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Additionally, if you do not meet the basic qualifications of a role but believe you can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, please reach out to Caltech Recruiting at [e-mail] .