What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Research Assistant- Biological Sciences #621165850 position at CAL POLY POMONA FOUNDATION?
Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Employment Services
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
SUMMARY: Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises is currently searching for Part-Time Research Associates to work in the College of Science. Research Associates will work under the supervision of assigned faculty members on research projects in remote sensing and computing, supported by funding from the Air Force Research Laboratory.
SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety):
The research associates will assist faculty with field, laboratory, and computer-based research tasks related to research projects in the area of UAV-based remote sensing applications. The research associates will assist in aspects of the project including but not limited to: training and meeting attendance, field data collection; data entry and storage; sorting, filing, and organizing all research materials and data; data coding; data analysis; report preparation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have relevant experience in UAV operation and flight, ecology fieldwork, geology fieldwork, remote sensing, and/or data processing.
- Must be able to show proof of U.S. citizenship.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Mastery of UAV operation and piloting or remote sensing data analysis preferred.
ABOUT US: As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Foundation offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Foundation offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality1500 management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.
The Foundation also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Foundation and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Norman J. Priest Scholarship. In addition, the Foundation administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Foundation contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.
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Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.
