Geospatial Research Scientist

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

The Geospatial Research Scientist or Senior Geospatial Research Scientist leads innovative research initiatives in geospatial science, remote sensing, and GeoAI, applying advanced analytics, machine learning, and image processing techniques to address complex challenges in areas such as greenhouse gas emissions, environmental monitoring, and precision agriculture. This position is responsible for developing research concepts, designing and executing experiments, analyzing and integrating multi-source geospatial data, and disseminating findings through publications, presentations, and sponsored research proposals.

The Geospatial Research Scientist or Senior Geospatial Research Scientist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, contributes to strategic partnerships and funding development, and supports the advancement of cutting-edge research within Saint Louis University's Remote Sensing Lab.

• Identify compelling scientific questions, design experiments, and conduct ground-breaking research
• Participate in securing external funding by developing grant proposals
• Liaison to coordinate projects and support interdisciplinary collaboration
• Drafting peer-reviewed publications and project reports
• Process and analyze drone and satellite data (e.g., World View, Planet, SAR)
• Participate in field surveys, deploying calibration sites
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Strong foundational knowledge in remote sensing, image processing, and geospatial data collection and analysis
• Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
• Verbal and written communication skills, including presentations
• Strong interpersonal skills, including teamwork and collaboration
• Supervisory skills
• Ability to integrate interdisciplinary research concepts
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, lead projects, and oversee and guide team members
• Proven ability to identify and pursue funding opportunities, developing proposals to secure grants from both academic and industry sources
• Expertise in integrating interdisciplinary research concepts to create innovative research applications
• Adaptability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, identifying areas for improvement and collaborating with team members to address gaps

• Master's degree in geospatial science, geography, earth science, or closely related fields such as computer engineering, electronic engineering, computer science, or technology
• Three years of related work experience

• Ph.D. in geospatial science, geography or environmental science with geospatial concentration, computer engineering, electronic engineering, geospatial science, earth science or computer science and technology
• Strong programming, signal processing, cloud computing, and data analytical skills

• Master's degree in geospatial science, geography, earth science, or closely related fields such as computer engineering, electronic engineering, computer science, or technology
• Five years of related work experience
• Project management experience and external engagement
• Demonstrated experience in building collaborations, leading projects, and overseeing, and guiding team members

• PhD in geospatial science, geoinformatics,…