Geospatial Research Data Scientist — Lead Innovative Analytics

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 76,700 - 115,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Robust retirement plans

Substantial paid time off

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking a Research Data Scientist to join the Geospatial Data Science team, focusing on applications in defense, law enforcement, and disaster relief. The position emphasizes collaboration and innovation in data and geospatial sciences.

Key qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of three years experience in Data Sciences or related fields. The work location will be in State College, PA, with a competitive salary range of $76,700 to $115,100 and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to design experiments and apply meaningful metrics to measure results.
• Highly adaptable and creative with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs and teams in a collaborative environment.
• Support the creation of processes and algorithms for data transformation.
• Apply the scientific method to advance data and geospatial sciences.

Skills

Data Sciences

Computer Sciences

Geospatial Sciences

Python

R

Java

C++

Matlab

Excellent communication skills

Active TS/SCI Clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Git

Computer Vision

Modeling

Machine Learning Tools

High Performance Computing

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking a Research Data Scientist to join the Geospatial Data Science team, focusing on applications in defense, law enforcement, and disaster relief. The position emphasizes collaboration and innovation in data and geospatial sciences.

Key qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of three years experience in Data Sciences or related fields. The work location will be in State College, PA, with a competitive salary range of $76,700 to $115,100 and a robust benefits package.