Researcher Assistant Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

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Job Description

The Research Assistant will support research activities related to mapping and geomorphological analysis of Martian brain terrain and its terrestrial analogues. This position involves geospatial analysis, remote sensing, scientific communication, and data management in support of ongoing environmental, Earth science, and/or planetary science research projects. The successful candidate will contribute to both independent and collaborative research efforts and assist with the analysis and interpretation of spatial datasets and imagery products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, edit, and analyze maps and spatial datasets using ArcGIS Pro and related GIS tools

• Process and interpret satellite, aerial, and drone imagery for environmental and geomorphic analysis

• Conduct spatial analyses and apply basic statistical methods to support research objectives and data interpretation

• Organize, manage, and maintain geospatial datasets, metadata, and project files

• Assist with scientific writing, technical reports, proposal preparation, and figure creation

• Manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced research environment while maintaining high-quality work standards

• Work independently while managing multiple tasks and deadlines responsibly

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams and contribute to project discussions

Required Qualifications:

• Experience using ArcGIS Pro or similar GIS software

• Familiarity with satellite, aerial, or drone imagery analysis

• Basic understanding of spatial analysis and statistical methods

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and responsibly with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with scientific writing, proposal development, or technical reporting

• Experience creating publication-quality maps and figures

• Knowledge of environmental, Earth science, or planetary science applications of GIS

• Familiarity with additional geospatial or statistical software (e.g., Python, R, ENVI, QGIS)

$17.75/hr

30-40 hrs/week M-F 8-5 pm

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent 

Required Attachment(s)

Please submit your resume in the attached section.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.  

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant notification and permission.

Newly hired faculty and postdoctoral fellows must assure that their official transcript is submitted to the Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment.  Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

DRI employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. DRI only sponsors aliens applying for research faculty or postdoctoral fellow positions (J-1 or H-1B Visas).

All applicants hired by the Desert Research Institute are subject to E-Verify.