Research Associate IV, Step 1

UAH College of Business; Alabama; On-site; USD 62,659 - 66,489; Full time

Job summary

UAH College of Business is seeking a candidate to support the Office of Data Science and Informatics, focusing on advancing data science capabilities for NASA's Earth science data management activities. The role involves managing cloud resources, and collaborating with various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least 45 months of relevant experience, and knowledge of scientific programming languages. A competitive salary is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 45 months of full-time, verifiable work experience.
• Hands-on experience in cloud native code development on major platforms.
• Working knowledge of remote sensing satellite data sets.

Responsibilities

• Support the HLS Lead to manage efforts related to various HLS cycles.
• Design, implement, and manage cloud resources on AWS platforms.
• Coordinate with upstream and downstream stakeholders.

Skills

Cloud native code development

Remote sensing satellite data sets

Scientific coding (Python/C++/Fortran)

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Science, Earth Science, Engineering, or a related field

Master’s degree and/or Ph.D. is desired

Job description

Purpose Of The Position

The selected candidate will support the Office of Data Science and Informatics (ODSI) within the Lab for Applied Science (LAS) under the Earth System Science Center (ESSC) at UAH. This role focuses on advancing data science capabilities to support NASA Earth science data management, access, and dissemination. ODSI evaluates trends across data science and informatics communities to inform strategic direction and develop effective, scalable solutions. The office also provides a user‑centered perspective on how Earth science data are represented, communicated, and utilized. The position contributes to cross‑disciplinary collaboration aimed at improving all phases of the Earth science data lifecycle, including policy, engineering, workflows, and information delivery.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Support the HLS Lead to manage efforts related to the Satellite Needs Working Group (SNWG) Cycle 1 HLS, Cycle 3 HLS‑VI, Cycle 4 HLS Low Latency, and Cycle 5 10 m HLS products.
• Design, implement, and manage cloud resources related to the HLS suite of solutions on AWS platforms.
• Support HLS Lead with day‑to‑day HLS project activities and coordinate with upstream and downstream stakeholders (LPDAAC, OPERA, GIBS, and ESDIS members).

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Science, Earth Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 45 months of full‑time, verifiable work experience.
• Hands‑on experience in cloud native code development on major platforms (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, etc.).
• Working knowledge of remote sensing satellite data sets.
• Working knowledge of scientific code development using Python/C++/Fortran.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proven ability to work in a team setting.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree and/or Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Earth Science, Engineering, or a related field is desired.

Published Salary

$62,659 – $66,489