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Senior Research Associate
Profile
ATREE is seeking highly motivated Senior Research Associates to enhance our collaborative research efforts in natural and social sciences.
Responsibilities
- Collate, analyze, and produce geospatial data using both proprietary and open-source RS-GIS platforms.
- Coordinate field teams and collect primary geospatial data from remote locations.
- Prepare high-quality thematic maps on land use, topography, hydrology, species distribution, and land degradation.
- Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and reports.
- Develop and maintain state-of-the-art geospatial methods and products.
- Support teaching and assist ATREE faculty and students with geospatial data analysis.
Qualification
Master’s degree in Geoinformatics, RS-GIS, or Life Sciences with 5+ years of relevant research experience.
Experience
- Proficiency in satellite image analysis, vector data processing, and thematic map preparation.
- Experience with open-source and proprietary RS-GIS platforms (e.g., Google Earth Engine, QGIS, ArcGIS).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable:
- Experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
- Proficiency in coding (JavaScript, Python, R, or PostgreSQL).
- Familiarity with proprietary RS-GIS platforms (e.g., TerrSet, ENVI).