Responsibilities
- Conduct field data collection using drones, RTK systems, GPS/GNSS, ground sensors, and environmental tools.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute data-collection missions, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Deploy, calibrate, and operate sensors for aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic platforms, ensuring data quality.
- Analyze multispectral, thermal, hyperspectral, and LiDAR datasets to create digital elevation models, orthomosaics, and environmental assessments.
- Develop technical workflows and operational guides to enhance the efficiency of data collection campaigns.
- Support rapid-response activations and collaborate with partner agencies for situational awareness products.
- Assist with project management, including scheduling, equipment logistics, and resource allocation.
- Ensure timely completion of technical milestones for grant-funded research.
- Engage with stakeholders to develop applied resilience strategies.
- Contribute to the development of data standards and operational best practices.
- Provide leadership through cross-team collaboration, managing multi-agency operations.
- Assist in preparing technical reports, white papers, and peer-reviewed publications.
- Create graphics, data visualizations, and geospatial figures to communicate research results.
- Draft methods sections and operational appendices using best practices in geospatial intelligence and environmental data analysis.
- Conduct literature reviews and integrate findings into research outputs.
- Train undergraduate and graduate students and other technical staff involved in research.
- Develop and maintain training materials for external users.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
- Ten years of related experience in a specialized research field.
- FAA remote pilot license for small, unmanned aircraft systems.
- Strong understanding of GIS, remote sensing, UAS operations, and environmental sensing technologies.
- Ability to interpret and process complex datasets to create decision-support products.
- Skill in writing technical documentation, mission summaries, and operational guides.
- Ability to work independently in variable terrain and weather conditions.
- Clear communication skills, including briefing stakeholders and training personnel.
- Strong organizational skills, managing equipment, field logistics, and multi-modal data workflows.
- Ability to adhere to safety requirements, regulatory guidance, and data-security protocols.
Nice to Have
- Experience with multispectral, thermal, LiDAR, or hyperspectral remote-sensing systems.
- Proficiency in geospatial analysis platforms (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, AutoDesk ReCAP).
- Experience developing technical documentation and workflow guides.
- Experience supporting interagency operations and emergency response.
- Proficiency in data visualization, environmental monitoring, or AI-assisted analytic workflows.
- Prior experience training audiences or managing data-collection teams.
- Familiarity with satellite remote sensing and data-fusion practices.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance with employer contributions.
- 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.
- Free exercise programs and wellness initiatives.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, webinars, and financial support for professional development.
- Employee tuition assistance and educational release time for degree completion.
Compensation
Not specified
Work Arrangement
On-site
Team
Not specified
Other
- Ability to transport equipment up to 50 lbs; work outdoors for extended periods; operate in field environments with limited seating, varied terrain, and unpredictable weather.
- May require weekend and/or after-hours work.
- Travel may be required.
- This position is security-sensitive.
- Compliance with state and federal laws, and university policies is required.
- All tasks must be performed safely without injury to self or others.
- This position allows alternate work locations as per guidelines.
- This position may require up to 50% or more travel.
- This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends.
- This position may involve directing and/or evaluating the work of others.
- This position is contingent upon the continuation of grant and/or contract funding, as well as satisfactory job performance.
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