Research Associate – Atmospheric Observatory – Dean of Engineering

Research Associate – Atmospheric Observatory – Dean of Engineering

GENERAL DUTIES

Conducts academic research in connection with CUNY programs; may assist faculty, staff, and students in conducting research and lead research efforts involving others.

• Develops research plans and proposals and participates in acquiring funding
• Collects, analyzes, and assures validity of data
• Writes progress reports; writes and publishes findings
• Collaborates with internal and external colleagues
• Adheres to standards for safety and hygiene and ethical conduct as defined by the University and relevant outside parties

CONTRACT TITLE

Research Associate

FLSA

Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The City College of New York (CCNY) is accepting applications for a university-funded Research Associate (“RA”) in the field of remote sensing and environmental data analysis. The RA will work with faculty to prepare proposals and collaborate on sponsored research projects and write scientific reports and manuscripts for presentation at national conferences.

The RA, reporting to the Dean of Engineering, also plays a pivotal role in the maintenance and operation of CCNY ground-based and remote sensing observational facilities on campus and in the field. The set of instruments represent a major investment over the years. These instruments provide atmospheric structure and composition data that is used by CCNY researchers and their partners at other academic institutions, as well as New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and other regional and national environmental agencies, including NOAA and NASA. The data from these instruments is critical to research into and understanding of severe weather (e.g. storms and heatwaves), pollutant transport and fate, greenhouse gas emissions and impacts of climate change on our region. The rooftop observing systems at CCNY (located on the Wille Administration building, Steinman Hall, and the Marshak building) include a visible radiometer and a profiling microwave radiometers, a lidar Ceilometer, a weather station tower and an air sampling analysis station and a lidar wind profiler, there is other equipment also off campus. There is no other site of this caliber it in New York City or the tri-state area.

The RA will collaborate on research proposals and projects with faculty and facilitate both graduate and undergraduate student research projects and provide training to students that will prepare them for careers in observing systems engineering, sensors and sensor networks, remote sensing, environmental monitoring, and environmental data analysis.

CUNY’s research community includes several hundred chemists, biologists, physicists, medical researchers, and both chemical and biomedical engineers who interact within a university network of 25 colleges and professional schools. Located in the historic Hamilton Heights – Sugar Hill section of upper Manhattan, CCNY is accessible by major subway and bus lines within the metropolitan New York area.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Doctoral Degree in a related field and demonstrated research ability.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications:

Research experience in the field of remote sensing and working with remote sensing equipment.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000

CUNY’s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

Only applications submitted through CUNYfirst will be considered

If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:

• Go to https://cuny.jobs/
• Search for Job Opening ID number: 29667
• Click on the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions.

Applications, including the following items must be uploaded to the CUNYfirst job application website as a single PDF document:

(1) Cover Letter

(2) Curriculum Vitae

(3) Names & Contact Information of 2 Professional References

Should you encounter any issues submitting your application or uploading the required materials, for troubleshooting tips, please visit the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions page at https://www.cuny.edu/employment/search-jobs/cunyfirst-job-system-instructions/#1686680422706-afe867ce-9e11 .

CLOSING DATE

April 9, 2025

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

29667

Location

City College of New York

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