Job Description
Purpose of the Position:
The Computer 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 under the Earth System Science Center. The candidate will be expected to work on data science issues in research and operational frameworks.NASA's IMPACT Project Office monitors trends and progressions across the informatics, data science, and information technology communities in order to inform strategy and develop effective solutions for Earth science data management and dissemination. Additionally, the IMPACT Project Office provides abroad user perspective as to how NASA Earth science data and information are represented and communicated. The IMPACT project fosters cross-community collaborations in order to improve all phases of the Earth science data life cycle, including processes, policies, engineering, and information communication.Duties/Responsibilities• Provide geospatial and information technology expertise, support and specialization for the Inter-Agency Implementation and Advanced Concepts Team (IMPACT) within the Lab for Applied Science under the Earth System Science Center. • Supervise, manage and perform Research, and develop and implement various software initiatives, research and operational frameworks across multiple projects.• Communicate in written and oral format with UAH and NASA IMPACT team members.• Supervise, coach and provide direction to hourly student employees, GRAs, junior level employees• Present at major conferences.• Write peer-reviewed publications.• Create, develop, write, prepare, and generate reports as needed.
Minimum Requirements:• Master's degree in Atmospheric Science, Engineering or an interdisciplinary field,5.5 years of full-time verifiable work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience.• Working knowledge of machine learning techniques in Atmospheric Physics• Excellent communication skills• Excellent skills in statistical techniques• Strong experience in programming languages including Python• Experience in experimental design, data analysis and disseminating results in various formats• Proven record of peer reviewed publications
Desired Qualifications:• Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Engineering or an interdisciplinary field or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience is preferred• 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.
