Chief Data Scientist, Space Mission Office

Computing Research Association; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore invites a seasoned leader to serve as Head of Data Science Mission Office. You will guide data-driven initiatives at the intersection of astronomy, data science, engineering and open‑source software, influencing STScI’s current and future missions.

You will lead internal and external partnerships to increase scientific productivity, expand data holdings' value, and foster collaboration across the wider astronomical community with multi‑mission,

Responsibilities

• Lead data science initiatives at the intersection of astronomy, data science, engineering and open-source software development.
• Define and drive high-impact initiatives to increase data-driven scientific productivity of STScI’s missions.
• Expand the scientific value of data holdings including HST, JWST, Roman, and MAST.

Job description

Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore invites a seasoned leader to serve as Head of Data Science Mission Office. You will guide data-driven initiatives at the intersection of astronomy, data science, engineering and open‑source software, influencing STScI’s current and future missions.

You will lead internal and external partnerships to increase scientific productivity, expand data holdings' value, and foster collaboration across the wider astronomical community with multi‑mission,