Geospatial Developer

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland is seeking a Geospatial Data Science expert for a two-year remote position. Candidates will focus on developing algorithms, optimizing geospatial systems, and contributing to research projects in collaboration with federal agencies. Applicants should possess excellent coding skills and effective communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience developing algorithms and working with geospatial data.
• Independently applying scientific coding practices.
• Comfortable with documentation for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize algorithms for geospatial data analysis.
• Document scientific code and create user-friendly system designs.
• Utilize current remote sensing technologies and methodologies.

Skills

Scientific code documentation

Python geospatial stack proficiency

Geospatial data algorithms

English communication skills

Education

BS in Geospatial Data Science

BS in Geographic Information Science

BS in Computer Science

Tools

QGIS

Docker

AWS

Job description

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The initial duration of this appointment is for a two year term with the potential for extension based on performance and availability of funding. This position is eligible to work remotely.

Education:
BS in Geospatial Data Science, Geographic Information Science, Computer Science or close equivalent.

Experience:

• Experience developing and optimizing algorithms.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to independently craft and document scientific code;
• Ability to write documentation for non-technical audiences;
• Comfortable working with the python geospatial stack, including GDAL , shapely, Rasterio, Geopandas, PySAL, rasterstats, etc.;
• Familiarity with geospatial data structures and algorithms and OGC standard protocols (EX. COGs, STACs);
• Familiarity with current remote sensing platforms (Landsat, Sentinel, Planet) and data delivery systems (EarthExplorer, Google Earth Engine, SentinelHub, S3);
• Basic proficiency using desktop software (e.g.. QGIS ) or web GIS software;
• Excellent English oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferences:

Preferred Experience:

• Experience constructing end-to-end user-facing data delivery systems (EX. REST APIs, web-based mapping, programmatic APIs);
• Experience with onloading data to IPFS , Filecoin, and other decentralized – “Web 3” – systems;
• Experience conducting or contributing to GIS and Remote Sensing research projects;
• Experience with remote sensing for publicly funded agencies (EX. NGA , NASA , USGS , IARPA , FEMA ).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exposure and willingness to learn Go, Solidity, Rust, etc., as required to complete job requirements;
• Ability to incorporate diverse development tools and environments, such as Docker, Docker Compose, reverse proxies (Nginx, Traefix, etc), Git, Github, NPM , Poetry, AWS (S3, DynamoDB, EC2, Snowball, Lambda), Jupyter Notebooks, Linux;
• Knowledge of Web 3 systems and P2P networking;
• Interest in EVM Blockchains and exploring blockchain-related technical research;
• Previous contributions to advancing data equity and access;
• History of open source software development, including successfully distributing and packaging scientific and non-scientific software systems.

Additional Certifications:

Additional Information:

• Applications should include a brief (1 page) cover letter, a resume or CV, and the names and contact details (including phone and e-mail) of 3 references.
• For best consideration, applications should be submitted by November 30th, but the search will continue until the position is filled.
• For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Taylor Oshan at [e-mail]. Further information on this position and on academic and research programs of the Department can be found at http://www.geog.umd.edu . Applications from women and minorities are particularly sought.

Posting Date:

Posting Date: 10/28/2022

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Yes

Best Consideration Date

Best Consideration Date 11/30/2022

Physical Demands

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

List of References (no emails sent from system)

Optional Documents

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