Senior GeoAI & Remote Sensing Scientist

RiseMe; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Louis University seeks a Geospatial Research Scientist to lead innovative geospatial, remote sensing, and GeoAI research. You will design experiments, analyze multi-source data, and disseminate findings through publications and funded proposals.

The role involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, supervising researchers, and advancing GeoAI applications in agriculture, environment, and climate studies. 40 hours weekly on-site in Missouri.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in geospatial science, geography, earth science, or closely related fields.
• Three years of related work experience.
• Ph.D. in geospatial science or related field preferred for senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Identify scientific questions and design experiments.
• Secure external funding by developing grant proposals.
• Coordinate projects and support interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Draft peer‑reviewed publications and project reports.
• Process and analyze drone and satellite data (e.g., WorldView, Planet, SAR).
• Participate in field surveys and calibration site deployments.

Skills

Remote sensing

Image processing

Geospatial data analysis

Collaboration / teamwork

Project management

Grant writing / funding

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in geospatial science or closely related field

Ph.D. in geospatial science or related field

Tools

WorldView

Planet

Python

GIS software

Cloud computing

Machine learning

Job description

Saint Louis University seeks a Geospatial Research Scientist to lead innovative geospatial, remote sensing, and GeoAI research. You will design experiments, analyze multi-source data, and disseminate findings through publications and funded proposals.

The role involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, supervising researchers, and advancing GeoAI applications in agriculture, environment, and climate studies. 40 hours weekly on-site in Missouri.