Research Technician – Environmental Economics & Big Data

Caltech; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltech in Pasadena seeks a Research Assistant with an interest in academic work or environmental policy. You will report to faculty member Prakash Mishra and be part of the PERMIT Lab, collaborating with postdocs, RAs, and faculty focused on environmental economics.

The role involves constructing large-scale remotely sensed data on water use and land quality in the US and Chile, with opportunities to contribute to document classification, digitizing historical documents, and sharing results

Qualifications

• BA in economics, computer science, statistics, or a related discipline.
• Basic coding skills are required.
• Familiarity with remote sensing or big data tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Construct large-scale remotely sensed data on water use and land quality in the US and Chile.
• Document classification and digitizing historical documents.
• Communicate results to stakeholders.

Skills

Basic coding skills

Familiarity with remote sensing or big

Education

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

Job description

Caltech in Pasadena seeks a Research Assistant with an interest in academic work or environmental policy. You will report to faculty member Prakash Mishra and be part of the PERMIT Lab, collaborating with postdocs, RAs, and faculty focused on environmental economics.

The role involves constructing large-scale remotely sensed data on water use and land quality in the US and Chile, with opportunities to contribute to document classification, digitizing historical documents, and sharing results