Job Description
Purpose of the Position:
The Research Scientist will provide geospatial and information technology assistance and specialization for the Inter Agency Implementation and Advanced Concepts Team (IMPACT) within the Lab for Applied Science (LAS) under the Earth Systems Science Center. The candidate will be expected to work on data science issues in research and operational frameworks.Duties/Responsibilities• Perform comprehensive research and develop and implement models across multiple projects.• Generate reports, and communicate in written and oral format with UAH and NASA IMPACT team members.• Supervise student employees, GRAs, junior level employees• Present at major conferences.• Write peer-reviewed publications.• Write reports as needed
Minimum Requirements:• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, 5.5 years of full-time verifiable work experience, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience• Experience in developing analytic and large language models• Excellent communication skills• Experience in Machine learning models and convolution neural networks in atmosphere science or heliophysics• Proven record of peer-reviewed publication record
Desired Qualifications:• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field • Proposal writing experience
Published Salary (if available):$102,266 - $108,707
A mid-sized university with a substantial number of degree programs, research-based academics, diverse social and cultural activities and courses for senior citizens University of Alabama Huntsville is large enough to offer many opportunities, but small enough to foster a sense of community. Programs in the Liberal Arts, Sciences, Humanities, Performing Arts, Business, Engineering, Nursing and other fields may be found at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. Research is a significant part of the Huntsville learning experience. Astrophysics, Earth Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics and Nanotechnology are just some of the fields in which Huntsville students and faculty conduct research. Performing arts events, social activities, religious, academic, multicultural and service organizations and activities are all part of Huntsville’s student life. Huntsville’s Osher program for lifelong learning is exclusively designed for senior citizens who wish to take a class of personal, academic or creative interest. Admission to Huntsville is based on standard criteria including SAT or ACT scores and grades. Students may also receive financial aid, based on eligibility requirements.
