California Institute of Technology

Research Technician-Assistant

California Institute of Technology

 Pasadena, CA
Research Technician-Assistant
Caltech
Job Category: Fulltime Term
Exempt Overtime Eligible: Overtime Eligible
Benefits Eligible: Benefit Based
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.
Job Summary
The ideal candidate has a strong interest in academic work or environmental policy work. The research assistant will report primarily to faculty member Prakash Mishra but will additionally be part of the vibrant PERMIT Lab community, with opportunities to collaborate with other postdocs, research assistants, and faculty members focused on environmental economics from a variety of backgrounds. We welcome applications from candidates with an interest in academic economics PhD programs or future work in environmental policy.
Essential Job Duties
  • The ideal candidate has an interest in environmental economics, basic coding skills, and familiarity with remote sensing or big data tools. The research assistant will primarily be responsible for constructing large scale remotely sensed data on water use and land quality in the US and Chile.
  • Additional tasks could include: document classification, digitizing historical documents, and communicating results.basic coding skills, and familiarity with remote sensing or big data tools.
  • The research assistant will primarily be responsible for constructing large scale remotely sensed data on water use and land quality in the US and Chile.
  • Additional tasks could include: document classification, digitizing historical documents, and communicating results.
  • Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications
  • BA in economics, computer science, statistics, or a related discipline.

Required Documents
  • Resume.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://hr.caltech.edu/work/job_openings
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Job details

Location
 Pasadena, CA
Technology
Satellite Imagery
Job category
Remote Sensing
Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Entry level
Required credentials
GISP
Posted
Oct 30, 2026
Closing date
Dec 29, 2026

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