University Job Title

Research Support Specialist 4

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Regular

Compensation Grade

Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile

Research Support Specialist 4 (24)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Research Res Support, Research/Support

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Central Campus

Worksite Address

21 Sachem Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Work Model

On-site

Position Focus:

Manage the Yale Center for Geospatial Solutions’ Earth Observation Lab, where geospatial courses and workshops are held, and remote sensing-based research is conducted. Reporting to the Remote Sensing Scientist, manage the day-to-day operations of shared equipment in the research facility.

Essential Duties

1. Participates in the planning, conceiving, designing and implementation of highly specialized state of the art instrumentation equipment and apparatus for a multi-faceted research project 2. Solves engineering and design problems to ensure that equipment meets the objective of the study 3. Develops reports and proposals for research project outlining machinery available, direction of the design, and development of new instrumentation. 4. Determines available resources such as electrical and mechanical components and equipment. 5. Develops cost and time estimates for specific equipment design. Ensures time and cost estimates are met. 6. Supervises and monitors work of professionals and solicits consulting work from outside labs 7. Manages quality control of work performed on research projects. 8. Teaches research support theories and design. 9. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and five years of related experience in a research development facility or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Ability to provide technical support to address a broad range of geospatial problems and questions.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Skilled in training users on the operation and safe use of facility and equipment

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Ability to manage research projects and consult on research design and analysis.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a team environment.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Proficient in ENVI software and Google Earth Engine. Experienced in satellite image analysis and configuring desktop computers. Knowledgeable about remote sensing data products and satellite data portals. Familiar with GIS applications, drone operation, and software like Agisoft. Interested in learning programming methods for raster analysis (R, Python, Matlab).

Weekend Hours Required?

Occasional

Evening Hours Required?

Occasional

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

No

Background Check Requirements

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Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

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