Maritime Data Scientist — ML & Cloud Analytics

AIS Inc; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Vacation and holidays

Remote work option

Job summary

AIS Inc is seeking a Data Scientist to support NOAAs SEFSC Advanced Technology and Innovation Branch. The role focuses on integrating, processing, and analyzing diverse data to improve scientific understanding and operational efficiency across SEFSC survey programs.

Responsibilities include managing multi-source datasets, coordinating with partners, QA/QC, and developing analytical workflows and ML models. Remote position with travel for field activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in data science, CS, marine biology, or related field, OR Bachelor’s with 1+ year experience.
• Experience applying ML, statistical analysis, or advanced analytical techniques.
• Proficiency in Python or R.
• Experience with large datasets and data management workflows.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., GCP).
• Experience with relational databases.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable scientific products.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze multi-source datasets collected across SEFSC surveys (acoustic, video, environmental DNA, multibeam, and imagery).
• Coordinate with partners to ensure data collection supports downstream AI/ML applications.
• Document datasets and metadata per data management protocols.
• Perform QA/QC on incoming data for advanced workflows.
• Develop, test, and evaluate analytical workflows and models.
• Support data curation and storage, including cloud repositories.
• Prepare datasets for scientific reporting and stakeholder use.
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and collaborative research.

Skills

Machine learning

Python

R

Cloud computing

SQL

Data management

Communication

Teamwork

Data visualization

Education

Master's degree in data science or related field

Bachelor's + 1+ year research experience

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

PostgreSQL

BigQuery

Docker

Job description

AIS Inc is seeking a Data Scientist to support NOAAs SEFSC Advanced Technology and Innovation Branch. The role focuses on integrating, processing, and analyzing diverse data to improve scientific understanding and operational efficiency across SEFSC survey programs.

Responsibilities include managing multi-source datasets, coordinating with partners, QA/QC, and developing analytical workflows and ML models. Remote position with travel for field activities.