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Research Scientist I (full-time, temporary)

Sam Houston State University • Huntsville, TX • 2h ago

Requisition: 202600032S

Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Professional

Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff

Department: Dept of Environmental and Geosciences

General Requirements:

Ph.D. in Geography, GIS , Remote Sensing, or a closely related discipline. Two years of research, teaching or experience in a related field. Experience managing geodatabases (e.g., ArcGIS, PostgreSQL/PostGIS), experience in website or dashboard development for geospatial data visualization, and experience working with Linux-based operating systems (e.g., Ubuntu, Red Hat) preferred.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Scientist conducts advanced research in geospatial data science, remote sensing, and agricultural and climate modeling as part of a NASA -funded research initiative. The position focuses on integrating remote sensing, GIS , and climatic datasets to support sustainable agricultural monitoring and decision-making. This role involves the development and application of geospatial models, analytical workflows, and data products, with substantial independence in research design, data analysis, and scholarly dissemination. The Research Scientist is expected to contribute intellectually to the project, lead peer-reviewed publications, and collaborate with multi-institutional research partners.

Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

Oversees and monitors data collection and analysis conducted by team members and disseminates findings through accurate and timely quarterly and annual reports and publications. Conducts research in agricultural and environmental modeling using geospatial and climatic datasets. Performs data processing and analysis of large-scale remote sensing and meteorological datasets using Python. Develops and maintain geodatabases and web-based visualization tools for project dissemination. Writes and publish peer-reviewed journal articles, reports, and proposals. Collaborates effectively with project partners from NASA , ASU , PVAMU , and SHSU . Mentors and supervise undergraduate students participating in research activities, providing guidance in data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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