LEMIT - Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas · 20 hours ago
Research Scientist I (full-time, temporary)
Huntsville, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expLEMIT - Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas is focused on advancing research in environmental and geosciences. The Research Scientist I will conduct research in geospatial data science and agricultural modeling, contributing to a NASA-funded initiative and collaborating with various research partners.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Experience working with Linux-based operating systems (e.g., Ubuntu, Red Hat)
Demonstrated experience in agricultural modeling
Python programming
Weather/climate data analysis
Strong scientific writing and communication skills
Proven record of peer-reviewed publications
Self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Qualified to perform independent research activities and to supervise other research personnel
Company
LEMIT - Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas
Created by the Texas Legislature in 1989, LEMIT is one of the largest and most sophisticated statewide preparation program for police management in the United States and is nationally recognized for its initiatives to develop the administrative, analytical, and executive skills of current and future law enforcement officials.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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