Research Associate, Research Scientist, Data Scientist

Location: New York

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Yes The Environmental Science Program at the New York City College of Technology (CUNY), in collaboration with the Research Foundation of the City University of New York (RFCUNY), seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join an interdisciplinary research team focused on aquatic remote sensing and machine learning. The successful candidate will develop and apply advanced computational and remote-sensing approaches to study water-quality parameters and physical properties of inland aquatic systems using both satellite and drone-based imagery.

This position supports a collaborative research effort involving City Tech and external partner institutions. The project integrates multi-sensor data from satellites (e.g., Landsat, Sentinel-2) and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to improve understanding of how surface-water characteristics vary in response to climatic, geomorphological, and ecological factors. Research activities include the development and validation of methods for extracting and analyzing surface temperature, optical water-quality indicators, and other physical parameters, as well as the application of machine-learning tools for spatiotemporal analysis.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will also contribute to data integration, quality assurance procedures (QAPP/DUAR standards), and scholarly dissemination through peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and conference presentations.
* Conduct research applying remote sensing, drone image analysis, and machine learning to assess water quality parameters and physical properties of lakes and reservoirs.
* Develop, refine, and test computational workflows for processing and integrating multi-sensor datasets from satellite and UAV platforms.
* Implement and document quality-assurance procedures and validation protocols for environmental datasets.
* Prepare and submit manuscripts, progress reports, and conference presentations.
* Collaborate with faculty, students, and partner institutions on data synthesis and dissemination.
* Mentor undergraduate or graduate student researchers and contribute to proposal development for future research initiatives.
** Additional Information
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* Start Date:

December 1, 2025
* Appointment Duration:
One year (through November 30, 2026), renewable contingent upon performance and funding availability.
* Worksite:
New York City College of Technology, Brooklyn, NY
* Expected Travel:
Occasional travel (12 times per year) to research meetings or scientific conferences.
** Other Duties
*** Engage with the CUNY research community to support interdisciplinary collaboration.
* Assist with data curation, management, and documentation for consortium use.
* Perform other related duties as assigned.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Remote Sensing, or a closely related field (awarded by start date).
* Demonstrated experience with satellite or drone remote sensing for environmental or aquatic systems.
* Proficiency in scientific programming (Python, R, or equivalent).
* Knowledge of machine-learning methods applied to environmental or geospatial data.
* Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills, with a record of scholarly publications.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Experience with Python-based cloud computing or high-performance computing environments.
* Background in hydrology, limnology, or biogeochemistry.
* Experience mentoring students and working within interdisciplinary research teams.
* Ability to travel and present research at professional conferences.

Pay Range:$65,000 - $72,000
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