Earth Data Scientist — Cloud & HLS Research Associate

UAH College of Business; Alabama; On-site; USD 62,659 - 66,489; Full time

Job summary

UAH College of Business is seeking a candidate to support the Office of Data Science and Informatics, focusing on advancing data science capabilities for NASA's Earth science data management activities. The role involves managing cloud resources, and collaborating with various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least 45 months of relevant experience, and knowledge of scientific programming languages. A competitive salary is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 45 months of full-time, verifiable work experience.
• Hands-on experience in cloud native code development on major platforms.
• Working knowledge of remote sensing satellite data sets.

Responsibilities

• Support the HLS Lead to manage efforts related to various HLS cycles.
• Design, implement, and manage cloud resources on AWS platforms.
• Coordinate with upstream and downstream stakeholders.

Skills

Cloud native code development

Remote sensing satellite data sets

Scientific coding (Python/C++/Fortran)

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Science, Earth Science, Engineering, or a related field

Master’s degree and/or Ph.D. is desired

Job description

UAH College of Business is seeking a candidate to support the Office of Data Science and Informatics, focusing on advancing data science capabilities for NASA's Earth science data management activities. The role involves managing cloud resources, and collaborating with various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least 45 months of relevant experience, and knowledge of scientific programming languages. A competitive salary is offered.