Research Associate IV: Earth Data Systems & Tools

University of Alabama in Huntsville; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is seeking a Research Associate to support the Office of Data Science and Informatics within the Lab for Applied Science under the Earth System Science Center. The role advances data science for NASA Earth science data management, access, and dissemination, contributing to cross-disciplinary collaboration across the Earth science data lifecycle.

Responsibilities include systems engineering activities for NSWG, developing NSITE project plans,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Three-plus years of verifiable full-time work experience.
• Experience with information management and project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Support NSITE Lead Systems Engineer in all systems engineering activities.
• Aid in NSITE project plans for SNWG solutions following NASA practices.
• Manage information across solution projects for NSITE timelines.
• Assemble testing plans and conduct collaborative testing of SNWG web tools.
• Prepare for technical reviews with materials and success criteria.
• Assist with project risk management and technical requirements.
• Apply systems thinking to streamline processes and guide decisions.

Skills

Systems thinking

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Earth/Atmospheric Science or related field

MS in Earth/Atmospheric Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite/SharePoint

Google Workspace

Job description

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is seeking a Research Associate to support the Office of Data Science and Informatics within the Lab for Applied Science under the Earth System Science Center. The role advances data science for NASA Earth science data management, access, and dissemination, contributing to cross-disciplinary collaboration across the Earth science data lifecycle.

Responsibilities include systems engineering activities for NSWG, developing NSITE project plans,