Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all qualified individuals regardless of background and identity. To apply, please complete the application on the U-M Careers site. A one page letter of interest is required for consideration and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The letter of interest should address your specific interest in the position and outline experience that directly relate to this position.
The School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) overarching mission is to contribute to the protection of the Earth's resources and the achievement of a sustainable society. Through research, education, and outreach, the faculty, staff, and students are devoted to generating knowledge and developing policies, techniques, and skills to help practitioners manage and conserve natural resources to meet the full range of human needs on a sustainable basis.
The Jain lab at the University of Michigan is seeking a Research Technician to help process and analyze large datasets (ranging from census datasets, geo-spatial datasets, and satellite imagery) to aid research on sustainable food systems and food security in the face of environmental change.
Term Appointment
This is a one (1) year term limited appointment with the possibility for renewal. Renewal will be based on performance evaluations and funding.
SEAS is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment that respects diverse experiences, promotes and communications, discourages and genuinely respond to acts of discrimination, harassment, or injustice. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is rooted in our values for a sustainable and just society.
- Download and clean census datasets needed for research.
- Process remote sensing and GIS datasets in Google Earth Engine (GEE), R, and/or Python.
- Conduct literature reviews.
- Help manage lab meetings and projects.
- Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience in environmental science, computer science, data science, geography, economics, or related field.
- Ability to collect and organize data.
- Experience with coding and demonstrated ability to analyze complex datasets.
- Familiarity with R, MATLAB, Google Earth Engine or Python programming languages.
- Ability to work independently.
- Experience with remote sensing and GIS.
Salary will be based on qualifications and experience.
Job openings are posted for at least seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.