Research Assistant -The Land and Natural Resources

University of Balamand

Employer Active

Posted 12 hrs ago

Experience

1 - 3 Years

Job Location

Lebanon - Lebanon

Education

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

The RA will work in a support role for the IOE s programs in general and the LNR in particular. He/she will be responsible for providing support to various technical, financial, and administrative matters of the LNR. Under the overall supervision of the Program Director, the RA shall perform the following required tasks:

  • Assist in land conservation project activities
  • Assist the Program Director throughout ongoing projects and contribute to project activities
  • Conduct field visits and surveys when needed
  • Process field and spatial data including analysis
  • Collect, preprocess, and process spatial data from remote sensing sources (satellite imagery, UAV).
  • Perform GIS-based spatial analysis, mapping, and data integration to support research and project activities.
  • Develop and maintain geodatabases for storing, organizing, and archiving spatial datasets and maps.
  • Support the creation of WebGIS applications and contribute to the development of interactive online dashboards for data visualization and dissemination.
  • Maintain, organize and archive data and maps
  • Communicate with local community groups and coordinate activities in the field
  • Assist in the preparation of annual and other LNR budgets
  • Ensure that all accounting records and supporting documents of projects are documented and archived
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Program Director

Desired Candidate Profile

M.Sc. in Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Engineering, Geography, or any related field with a minimum of 1 year of experience

  • Proven experience in Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including data collection, preprocessing, processing, and analysis
  • Hands-on experience with remote sensing and GIS software (e.g., GEE, ERDAS, ArcGIS, QGIS)
  • Experience in WebGIS applications and online dashboard development (e.g., ArcGIS Online, Mapbox)
  • Experience in working with local communities
  • Experience in project development and proposal writing is a plus
  • Fluency in spoken and writing skills in both English and Arabic. French is a plus
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to details
  • Ability to plan and prioritize work duties as well as work competently under pressure and tight deadlines
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
  • Good inter-personal and team building skills
  • Proficiency in the use of information technologies and good computer skills, particularly in the use of MS Office Package (MS Word, MS Excel, etc.). Use of statistical packages such as SPSS is a plus

Company Industry

  • Education
  • Training
  • Teaching
  • Academics

Department / Functional Area

  • Engineering

Keywords

  • Research Assistant -The Land And Natural Resources

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