Assistant Research Scientist – Remote Sensing, Geospatial Data Analytics

Texas A&M University System

Assistant Research Scientist specializing in Geospatial Data Analytics at Texas A&M AgriLife. Lead remote sensing initiatives and collaborate with transdisciplinary teams in research projects.

Posted 6/12/2026full-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
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 analyticslarge dataset processingdigital twin systemssatellite imagery

Soft Skills

communication skillsmentoringcollaborationteamworkgrant writing

Certifications

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