Assistant Research Scientist – Remote Sensing, Geospatial Data Analytics

Texas A&M University College of Engineering

Assistant Research Scientist specializing in Geospatial Data Analytics for Texas A&M AgriLife Research at Corpus Christi. Leading remote sensing and geospatial analytics in the Digital Agriculture team.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudRemote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the remote sensing and geospatial analytics component of the Texas Conservation & Sustainability Initiative (TCSI)-monitoring, measuring, reporting and verification (MMRV) component of the project and is expected to use their expertise on remote sensing and AI to develop MMRV tools for assessing conservation outcomes using the huge amount of data generated from this project
The candidate will work on the synthesis, integration, and analysis of large datasets obtained from remote sensing platforms such as Satellite imagery, online databases, and ground sensors and develop pipelines for multi-source data integration systems in agriculture
Publish peer-reviewed papers and support grant writing
Support projects on the development of digital twin systems, models, and user interfaces for visualizations, mapping, predictions, and prescriptions
Mentor graduate students learning to conduct geospatial science/engineering, remote sensing
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. in Remote Sensing, Geospatial Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science or a closely related discipline
Relevant professional experience
Experience in processing, analyzing, and modeling remote sensing data, particularly satellite imagery (optical and radar/SAR)
Proficiency in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and geospatial data analytics
Experience with cloud computing platforms, geospatial databases, and large-scale data processing workflows is desirable
Strong written and oral communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to publish in high‐quality peer‐reviewed journals
Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary research environments and contribute to team-based projects.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

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Hard Skills & Tools

remote sensinggeospatial analyticsdata analysisdata modelingartificial intelligencemachine learninggeospatial data analyticsdata processing workflowssatellite imagerydigital twin systems

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborative workmentoringgrant writing

Certifications

Ph.D. in Remote SensingPh.D. in Geospatial SciencePh.D. in Computer EngineeringPh.D. in Data Science