Junior Research Scientist in the Mubadala Arabian Center for Climate and Environmental Sciences (Marine Spatial Analysis) - Dr. John Burt
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NYU Abu Dhabi seeks a Junior Research Scientist to support marine spatial analysis and habitat mapping for fisheries management. Requires a Bachelor's or Master's in marine science or related field, with GIS and quantitative analysis skills.
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Responsibilities
- Acquire, process, and analyze marine spatial and environmental datasets
- Assist in developing habitat maps and managing spatial databases
- Integrate environmental monitoring data and produce analytical outputs for conservation planning and fisheries management
- Assist with processing GIS, bathymetric, habitat, and environmental datasets
- Assist with side scan sonar and underwater imagery processing
- Perform data quality assurance and statistical analyses
- Prepare maps, figures, reports, and scientific publications
- Participate in field campaigns to collect environmental and spatial reference data
- Contribute to project reporting and stakeholder deliverables
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marine Science, Geography, GIS, Oceanography, Environmental Science, Spatial Ecology, or closely related discipline
- Master's with less than 5 years of research experience, or Bachelor's with any level of experience
- Experience using GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS
- Experience managing scientific datasets and conducting quantitative analyses using R or Python
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
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Position Overview
- The Mubadala Arabian Center for Climate and Environmental Sciences (Mubadala ACCESS) at NYUAD invites applications for a Junior Research Scientist.
- Support a multidisciplinary research program investigating environmental and ecological drivers of productive fishing grounds in the UAE.
- Working alongside researchers from NYUAD and Emirates Nature–WWF.
- Contribute to marine habitat mapping, spatial analysis, and environmental data integration to support fisheries management and marine conservation.
Responsibilities
- Support the acquisition, processing, and analysis of marine spatial and environmental datasets.
- Assist in developing habitat maps, managing spatial databases, integrating environmental monitoring data, and producing analytical outputs.
- Combine office based spatial analysis with opportunities to participate in field surveys, environmental monitoring, and marine habitat assessments across the UAE.
- Assist with processing GIS, bathymetric, habitat, and environmental datasets.
- Maintain project databases and support the development of habitat maps and spatial products.
- Assist with side scan sonar and underwater imagery processing, data quality assurance, statistical analyses, and preparation of maps, figures, reports, and scientific publications.
- Participate in field campaigns to collect environmental and spatial reference data.
- Contribute to project reporting and stakeholder deliverables.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marine Science, Geography, GIS, Oceanography, Environmental Science, Spatial Ecology, or a closely related discipline.
- Master's degree and less than 5 years of research experience, or a Bachelor's degree with any level of experience.
- Experience using GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS.
- Experience managing scientific datasets and conducting quantitative analyses using software such as R or Python.
- Experience with marine habitat mapping, environmental monitoring data, side scan sonar, or remote sensing is desirable.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team.
Application Instructions
- Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of degree/copy of highest degree, and a research statement, all in PDF format.
- Two contact reference letters will be requested from shortlisted candidates.
- Applications accepted immediately until position filled.
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