Environmental Economic Impact Scientist – EarthRISE

University of Alabama in Huntsville; Alabama; On-site; USD 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is seeking a Research Scientist II for the EarthRISE Economic Impact/Economist to develop economic models and assess the impact of Earth observation-driven services in partnership with Earth Action. You will work with a diverse team to translate EO offerings into tangible economic outcomes and lead analytical studies.

Applicants should have a Master’s in economics or environmental sciences, at least 1 year of relevant full-time experience, and proficiency

Qualifications

• Master's degree in economics or environmental sciences with strong economic modeling.
• Minimum of 1 year of full-time work experience in these disciplines.
• Strong quantitative and statistical skills; experience with R and/or Python.
• Familiarity with geospatial technologies and remote sensing applications.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse groups.
• Demonstrated ability to publish research findings and present technical content to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to travel for training and collaborative meetings.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity pertinent to diverse partner regions and stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop methodologies for assessing the economic impact of EarthRISE tools and services, integrating both qualitative and quantitative techniques.
• Develop methodologies for assessing economic impact in support of other programs in Earth Action.
• Collect and analyze economic, environmental, and geospatial data.
• Design and implement economic models.
• Collaborate with other organizations, decision-makers, and end-users to understand the adoption and application of EarthRISE services.
• Lead publications in peer-reviewed journals, present at conferences, and prepare project reports for EarthRISE applications.
• Provide training and support to other programs and end-users in conducting EIA of tools and services.
• Contribute to cross-project collaboration, proposal development, and workforce development activities within EarthRISE and NASA Earth Action.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Statistical skills

Education

Master's degree in economics or environmental sciences

PhD preferred

Tools

R

Python

Geospatial technologies

Remote sensing

Job description

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is seeking a Research Scientist II for the EarthRISE Economic Impact/Economist to develop economic models and assess the impact of Earth observation-driven services in partnership with Earth Action. You will work with a diverse team to translate EO offerings into tangible economic outcomes and lead analytical studies.

Applicants should have a Master’s in economics or environmental sciences, at least 1 year of relevant full-time experience, and proficiency