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Research Scientist III Step 2 ODSI	Alabama
The selected candidate will support the Office of Data Science and Informatics (ODSI) within the Earth Systems Science Center. This role focuses on advancing data science capabilities to support NASA Earth science data management, access, and dissemination. This role is suited for candidates with a strong research and computational background who can operate effectively across disciplinary boundaries and contribute to both scientific discovery and operational system development within NASA Earth science programs. 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.
Research Associate III BDEC Technical Remote Sensing	Alabama
The UAH Lab for Applied Science (LAS), under the Earth System Science Center (ESSC) in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to support the Biological Diversity and Ecological Conservation (BDEC) research and application activities at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. This is an exciting opportunity to help advance one of NASA’s most compelling Earth science efforts: using satellite observations, models, in situ data, and geospatial analysis to better understand the richness of life on Earth, how and why it is changing, and how that knowledge can be translated into practical conservation action. The position will focus on technical aspects of remote sensing applications, including Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), imaging spectroscopy, and thermal, to support NASA BDEC activities through Earth observation analysis from satellite and airborne platforms, product development, and applied tools that help researchers and decision-makers respond to ecological change. This Research Associate will contribute to the development, testing, and refinement of remote sensing workflows, including AI and foundation-model approaches that leverage NASA's Prithvi Foundation model, or others, in support of BDEC’s mission to better connect NASA Earth observations to various stakeholders, including scientists and land managers. Work will include processing and analyzing multi-source satellite data, building and evaluating data products, and supporting the translation of research outputs into practical, user-oriented tools and services. The role will also support cross-center collaboration, technical coordination, and capacity-building activities tied to BDEC’s priorities. BDEC is designed to bridge NASA Earth science and on-the-ground decision-making by helping scientists, land and water managers, and conservation partners turn observations into action.
Research Associate III BDEC Enviro Economics & Remote Sensing	Alabama
The UAH Lab for Applied Science (LAS) under the Earth System Science Center (ESSC), based in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to support the Biological Diversity and Ecological Conservation (BDEC) research and application activities at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. This is an exciting opportunity to help advance one of NASA’s most compelling Earth science efforts: using satellite observations, models, in situ data, and geospatial analysis to better understand the richness of life on Earth, how and why it is changing, and how that knowledge can be translated into practical conservation action. The position will focus on both implementing Economic Impact Assessments (EIA) and conducting remote sensing analyses to support BDEC activities by integrating EIA into both new and existing projects across the BDEC portfolio. This position will work closely with BDEC VC scientists and end-users as well as other experts in EIA across NASA. This Research Associate will contribute to the development, testing, and refinement of EIAs that support BDEC’s mission to better connect NASA Earth observations to various stakeholders, including scientists and land managers. Work will include designing and implementing economic impact assessments, which may entail interviews with stakeholders, running economic models, among other activities. The role will also support cross-center collaboration, technical coordination, and capacity-building activities tied to BDEC activities. Processing of satellite remote sensing datasets to support tasks for data production is also expected for this position.
Research Scientist II EarthRISE Economic Impact/Economist	Alabama
The EarthRISE Project Office, within the Lab for Applied Science (LAS) under the Earth System Science Center (ESSC), is seeking a highly motivated environmental economist with applied experience in economic modeling for environmental impact outcomes, to join the Economic Impact Assessment (EIA) team. This Research Scientist position will play a key role in the team by developing models for impact assessment of Earth observation-driven services portfolio and supporting capacity development activities for other programs in Earth Action. The position will also be responsible for supporting the EIA lead in conducting deep dive assessments of existing services and tools. A successful candidate will have a strong background in the fields of economic modeling and econometrics, with basic knowledge in remote sensing and GIS techniques. As part of our diverse, highly dynamic group, you will work side-by-side with a team of exceptional scientists with diverse backgrounds to translate Earth observation services end-use into economic outcomes. Operating within Earth Action, the EarthRISE project office focuses on developing last-mile solutions, improving coordinated action across NASA Earth Science, and fostering workforce development. EarthRISE develops applied Earth observation solutions that support state, local, tribal, territorial, federal, and private-sector decision-makers across key Earth science application areas, including agriculture and food security.
Computer Scientist IV, Step 4	Alabama
The Computer Scientist will provide geospatial and information technology assistance and specialization for the Inter-Agency Implementation and Advanced Concepts Team (IMPACT) in the Earth Systems Science Center. The candidate will be expected to work on data science issues in research and operational frameworks. 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 cycle, including policy, engineering, workflows, and information delivery.
Research Associate I, Step 2	Alabama	7 Sep 2027
The selected on-call Research Associate 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. The NASA Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition program acquires, evaluates, catalogs, and archives commercial satellite data assets to be discoverable alongside NASA mission data. The Data Management (DM) Team is responsible for acquiring, managing, and distributing data procured through the program. This position will provide additional operational support for the NASA CSDA DM Operations & Informatics Team(Ops), focusing mainly on off-hours (weekends, holidays, and other than 9 am-5 pm M-F) CSDA rapid and low-latency tasking requests. When not responding to urgent requests, this position will provide basic Ops support as well. The position will be flexible with a minimum of 10 hours/week and not exceeding 20 hours/week. 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.
Research Associate V, Step 1-4	Alabama
We are currently seeking a Research Associate to provide support to NASA Earth Action science and application activities related to the development of the NASA Disasters Program Portal. The NASA Disasters Portal is dedicated to advancing the awareness, discoverability/access, understanding, and application of Earth science information for disaster management communities. Experience with developing scientific training, organizing and executing scientific workshops, and interfacing across various federal and state government agencies is strongly desired for this position. The position will be located at the National Space Science & Technology Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
Research Associate IV, Step 1	Alabama
The selected Research Associate 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.
Research Program Manager I	Alabama
The EarthRISE Project Office, within the Lab for Applied Science (LAS) under the Earth System Science Center (ESSC), is seeking an experienced solutions manager to support science teams across EarthRISE in the co-development and implementation of Earth observation (EO)- based solutions for state, tribes, territories, local government, and private sector partners and in the coordination of EarthRISE initiatives across the NASA Earth Science Division. The position will complement a large and dynamic applied sciences group, and, as a core member of the EarthRISE Project Office, this position will provide activity and solution management expertise. This includes supporting concept design and development, internal NASA collaboration, stakeholder outreach and engagement, project monitoring, and impact reporting. The incumbent will have knowledge of applied Earth Science, strong project management skills, and a desire to provide leadership and strategic planning to achieve NASA and EarthRISE goals. A strong background in applied Earth Science with knowledge of Earth observation technology, as well as practical experience in coordinating or managing diverse teams, is required. While based in Huntsville, Alabama, the Solutions Manager will provide project management support across multiple NASA centers with stakeholders across the United States. This includes coordination with NASA research scientists, partners, and subject matter experts to manage project progression. The incumbent will also work closely with NASA to design, review, and provide feedback on project concepts and work plans. The incumbent must effectively represent the EarthRISE Project Office and NASA MSFC in a variety of venues, including with stakeholders and at professional conferences and meetings. The candidate will be expected to maintain professional development activities relevant to their work, as well as to build or refine other skillsets as necessary and required for the position. Operating within Earth Action, the EarthRISE project office focuses on developing last-mile solutions, improving coordinated action across NASA Earth Science, and fostering workforce development. EarthRISE is actively involved in developing applications in water resources, agriculture, and their critical intersection to support state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector stakeholders. EarthRISE is a project of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) that works in collaboration with state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector partners to use information provided by Earth observing satellites and geospatial technologies for managing environmental challenges EarthRISE’s goal is to empower decision-makers with tools, products, geospatial artificial intelligence, and services to act locally on issues such as disasters, agriculture, water, ecosystems, air quality, and health. The EarthRISE Project Office in Huntsville, AL, offers a flexible and dynamic work environment, with an in-house team of over 30 science professionals and numerous opportunities for growth and professional development. With a growing economy, diverse population, low cost of living, and vibrant city life, Huntsville is consistently ranked among the top places to live in the U.S.
Research Scientist VI, Step 4	Alabama
The Office of Data Science and Informatics (ODSI) within the Laboratory for Applied Science (LAS) at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), seeks a highly skilled Data Scientist with solid foundation in data science, computational methods, and some experience in physical science experimentation workflow, with the ability to work across disciplinary boundaries to enhance NASA’s scientific data lifecycle including, but not limited to, data acquisition and management, curation, dissemination, analytics, and AI enabled curation and discovery capabilities. This role will provide technical leadership and will contribute to ODSI’s mission of evaluating emerging trends in data science and informatics, shaping strategic direction, and developing scalable, user-centered solutions for NASA’s Physical Sciences research community. 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.
Research Associate I, Step 2	Alabama
The selected Research Associate 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.
Research Associate IV, S2	Alabama
The selected Research Associate 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.
Research Scientist II, Step 1-4	Alabama
The EarthRISE Project Office, within the Lab for Applied Science (LAS) under the Earth System Science Center (ESSC), is seeking a highly motivated Data Science Research Scientist with applied experience in computer science, geospatial artificial intelligence (Geo-AI), machine learning, cloud computing, and remote sensing/geospatial datasets to join our interdisciplinary science team. The Data Science Research Scientist will play a key role in the team by co-developing Earth-observations-driven data solutions and geospatial artificial intelligence-informed services and supporting workforce development activities in support of the EarthRISE program. The Data Science Research Scientist will also be responsible for supporting an array of cross-cutting thematic needs in expanding the applied research portfolio of EarthRISE’s Data Science efforts as well as LLM and Geo-AI Integration. A successful candidate will have a strong background in the fields of computer science, remote sensing, agentic workflows, and machine learning algorithms. As part of our diverse, highly dynamic group, you will work side-by-side with a team of exceptional scientists to translate Data Science into actionable insights for decision-makers and stakeholders, while fostering your career growth and development. EarthRISE is a project of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) that works in collaboration with state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector partners to use information provided by Earth observing satellites and geospatial technologies for managing environmental challenges. EarthRISE’s goal is to empower decision-makers with tools, products, geospatial artificial intelligence, and services to act locally on issues across many thematic areas including disasters, agriculture, water, ecosystems, air quality, and health. The EarthRISE Project Office in Huntsville, AL, offers a flexible and dynamic work environment, with an in-house team of over 30 science professionals and numerous opportunities for growth and professional development. With a growing economy, diverse population, low cost of living, and vibrant city life, Huntsville is consistently ranked among the top places to live in the U.S.
Research Associate IV, Steps 1-4 SPoRT ETA	Alabama
We are currently seeking a research associate to provide support to NASA SPoRT science activities related to end-user engagement, training, product assessment, and public outreach activities. Experience in Earth and atmospheric science products and translating complex scientific content for end-user/public consumption is strongly desired. The position will be located at the National Space Science & Technology Center in Huntsville, Alabama, and will support the scientific development and application of satellite remote sensing products. SPoRT is a NASA project to transition unique observations and research capabilities to the operational weather community to improve short-term forecasts on a regional scale. Based at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, SPoRT is collaborating with the University of Alabama in Huntsville to provide direct science support along with science and technical coordination in the areas of weather, climate, air quality, natural disasters, satellite remote sensing, and data science and applications.
Principal Research Scientist VIII/Director of AI for Science	Alabama
We are seeking an internationally recognized Principal Research Scientist VIII/Director of AI for Science to lead strategic research and innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence, Earth and space sciences, scientific data systems, and open science. The successful candidate will drive transformational initiatives spanning AI foundation models, large-scale scientific computing, data-intensive science, scientific knowledge systems, and cross-agency research collaboration. 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 requires a visionary scientific leader with demonstrated success building multidisciplinary programs, managing complex research portfolios, forging public-private partnerships, and translating emerging technologies into operational scientific capabilities. The Director of AI for Science will shape institutional research strategy, lead high-impact R&D initiatives, mentor scientific teams, and represent the organization nationally and internationally across scientific, government, academic, and industry communities. The ideal candidate is a nationally visible scientific leader who combines deep technical expertise with strategic organizational leadership. They should possess a demonstrated ability to build transformative scientific programs from concept to enterprise scale, lead cross-functional teams in highly collaborative research environments, translate emerging AI technologies into mission-relevant scientific capabilities, and advance scientific innovation while maintaining rigorous standards for trust, reproducibility, and openness.
Research Associate IV, Step 1	Alabama
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.
Computer Scientist III, Step 4	Alabama
The Computer Scientist III, Step 4, will support the Office of Data Science and Informatics (ODSI) within the Earth Systems Science Center at UAH. This role focuses on advancing data science, informatics, and IT capabilities to support NASA Earth science data management, access, and dissemination. This role is suited for candidates with a strong technical foundation and an interest in applying data science and informatics to large-scale Earth science challenges. 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.
Computer Scientist III, S4	Alabama
The Computer Scientist III, Step 4, will provide geospatial and information technology assistance and specialization support to the Office of Data Science and Informatics (ODSI) Project Office at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) within the Lab for Applied Science (LAS) under the Earth System Science Center (ESSC) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). NASA's Office of Data Science and Informatics (ODSI) Project Office monitors trends and progressions across the informatics, data science, and information technology communities in order to inform strategy and develop effective solutions for Earth science data management and dissemination. Additionally, the ODSI Project Office provides a broad user perspective as to how NASA Earth science data and information are represented and communicated. The ODSI project fosters cross-community collaborations in order to improve all phases of the Earth science data life cycle, including processes, policies, engineering, and information communication.

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Position	Location	Closes
Research Scientist III Step 2 ODSI	Alabama
The selected candidate will support the Office of Data Science and Informatics (ODSI) within the Earth Systems Science Center. This role focuses on advancing data science capabilities to support NASA Earth science data management, access, and dissemination. This role is suited for candidates with a strong research and computational background who can operate effectively across disciplinary boundaries and contribute to both scientific discovery and operational system development within NASA Earth science programs. 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.
Research Associate III BDEC Technical Remote Sensing	Alabama
The UAH Lab for Applied Science (LAS), under the Earth System Science Center (ESSC) in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to support the Biological Diversity and Ecological Conservation (BDEC) research and application activities at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. This is an exciting opportunity to help advance one of NASA’s most compelling Earth science efforts: using satellite observations, models, in situ data, and geospatial analysis to better understand the richness of life on Earth, how and why it is changing, and how that knowledge can be translated into practical conservation action. The position will focus on technical aspects of remote sensing applications, including Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), imaging spectroscopy, and thermal, to support NASA BDEC activities through Earth observation analysis from satellite and airborne platforms, product development, and applied tools that help researchers and decision-makers respond to ecological change. This Research Associate will contribute to the development, testing, and refinement of remote sensing workflows, including AI and foundation-model approaches that leverage NASA's Prithvi Foundation model, or others, in support of BDEC’s mission to better connect NASA Earth observations to various stakeholders, including scientists and land managers. Work will include processing and analyzing multi-source satellite data, building and evaluating data products, and supporting the translation of research outputs into practical, user-oriented tools and services. The role will also support cross-center collaboration, technical coordination, and capacity-building activities tied to BDEC’s priorities. BDEC is designed to bridge NASA Earth science and on-the-ground decision-making by helping scientists, land and water managers, and conservation partners turn observations into action.
Research Associate III BDEC Enviro Economics & Remote Sensing	Alabama
The UAH Lab for Applied Science (LAS) under the Earth System Science Center (ESSC), based in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to support the Biological Diversity and Ecological Conservation (BDEC) research and application activities at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. This is an exciting opportunity to help advance one of NASA’s most compelling Earth science efforts: using satellite observations, models, in situ data, and geospatial analysis to better understand the richness of life on Earth, how and why it is changing, and how that knowledge can be translated into practical conservation action. The position will focus on both implementing Economic Impact Assessments (EIA) and conducting remote sensing analyses to support BDEC activities by integrating EIA into both new and existing projects across the BDEC portfolio. This position will work closely with BDEC VC scientists and end-users as well as other experts in EIA across NASA. This Research Associate will contribute to the development, testing, and refinement of EIAs that support BDEC’s mission to better connect NASA Earth observations to various stakeholders, including scientists and land managers. Work will include designing and implementing economic impact assessments, which may entail interviews with stakeholders, running economic models, among other activities. The role will also support cross-center collaboration, technical coordination, and capacity-building activities tied to BDEC activities. Processing of satellite remote sensing datasets to support tasks for data production is also expected for this position.
Research Scientist II EarthRISE Economic Impact/Economist	Alabama
The EarthRISE Project Office, within the Lab for Applied Science (LAS) under the Earth System Science Center (ESSC), is seeking a highly motivated environmental economist with applied experience in economic modeling for environmental impact outcomes, to join the Economic Impact Assessment (EIA) team. This Research Scientist position will play a key role in the team by developing models for impact assessment of Earth observation-driven services portfolio and supporting capacity development activities for other programs in Earth Action. The position will also be responsible for supporting the EIA lead in conducting deep dive assessments of existing services and tools. A successful candidate will have a strong background in the fields of economic modeling and econometrics, with basic knowledge in remote sensing and GIS techniques. As part of our diverse, highly dynamic group, you will work side-by-side with a team of exceptional scientists with diverse backgrounds to translate Earth observation services end-use into economic outcomes. Operating within Earth Action, the EarthRISE project office focuses on developing last-mile solutions, improving coordinated action across NASA Earth Science, and fostering workforce development. EarthRISE develops applied Earth observation solutions that support state, local, tribal, territorial, federal, and private-sector decision-makers across key Earth science application areas, including agriculture and food security.
Computer Scientist IV, Step 4	Alabama
The Computer Scientist will provide geospatial and information technology assistance and specialization for the Inter-Agency Implementation and Advanced Concepts Team (IMPACT) in the Earth Systems Science Center. The candidate will be expected to work on data science issues in research and operational frameworks. 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 cycle, including policy, engineering, workflows, and information delivery.
Research Associate I, Step 2	Alabama	Sep 7 2027
The selected on-call Research Associate 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. The NASA Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition program acquires, evaluates, catalogs, and archives commercial satellite data assets to be discoverable alongside NASA mission data. The Data Management (DM) Team is responsible for acquiring, managing, and distributing data procured through the program. This position will provide additional operational support for the NASA CSDA DM Operations & Informatics Team(Ops), focusing mainly on off-hours (weekends, holidays, and other than 9 am-5 pm M-F) CSDA rapid and low-latency tasking requests. When not responding to urgent requests, this position will provide basic Ops support as well. The position will be flexible with a minimum of 10 hours/week and not exceeding 20 hours/week. 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.
Research Associate V, Step 1-4	Alabama
We are currently seeking a Research Associate to provide support to NASA Earth Action science and application activities related to the development of the NASA Disasters Program Portal. The NASA Disasters Portal is dedicated to advancing the awareness, discoverability/access, understanding, and application of Earth science information for disaster management communities. Experience with developing scientific training, organizing and executing scientific workshops, and interfacing across various federal and state government agencies is strongly desired for this position. The position will be located at the National Space Science & Technology Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
Research Associate IV, Step 1	Alabama
The selected Research Associate 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.
Research Program Manager I	Alabama
The EarthRISE Project Office, within the Lab for Applied Science (LAS) under the Earth System Science Center (ESSC), is seeking an experienced solutions manager to support science teams across EarthRISE in the co-development and implementation of Earth observation (EO)- based solutions for state, tribes, territories, local government, and private sector partners and in the coordination of EarthRISE initiatives across the NASA Earth Science Division. The position will complement a large and dynamic applied sciences group, and, as a core member of the EarthRISE Project Office, this position will provide activity and solution management expertise. This includes supporting concept design and development, internal NASA collaboration, stakeholder outreach and engagement, project monitoring, and impact reporting. The incumbent will have knowledge of applied Earth Science, strong project management skills, and a desire to provide leadership and strategic planning to achieve NASA and EarthRISE goals. A strong background in applied Earth Science with knowledge of Earth observation technology, as well as practical experience in coordinating or managing diverse teams, is required. While based in Huntsville, Alabama, the Solutions Manager will provide project management support across multiple NASA centers with stakeholders across the United States. This includes coordination with NASA research scientists, partners, and subject matter experts to manage project progression. The incumbent will also work closely with NASA to design, review, and provide feedback on project concepts and work plans. The incumbent must effectively represent the EarthRISE Project Office and NASA MSFC in a variety of venues, including with stakeholders and at professional conferences and meetings. The candidate will be expected to maintain professional development activities relevant to their work, as well as to build or refine other skillsets as necessary and required for the position. Operating within Earth Action, the EarthRISE project office focuses on developing last-mile solutions, improving coordinated action across NASA Earth Science, and fostering workforce development. EarthRISE is actively involved in developing applications in water resources, agriculture, and their critical intersection to support state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector stakeholders. EarthRISE is a project of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) that works in collaboration with state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector partners to use information provided by Earth observing satellites and geospatial technologies for managing environmental challenges EarthRISE’s goal is to empower decision-makers with tools, products, geospatial artificial intelligence, and services to act locally on issues such as disasters, agriculture, water, ecosystems, air quality, and health. The EarthRISE Project Office in Huntsville, AL, offers a flexible and dynamic work environment, with an in-house team of over 30 science professionals and numerous opportunities for growth and professional development. With a growing economy, diverse population, low cost of living, and vibrant city life, Huntsville is consistently ranked among the top places to live in the U.S.
Research Scientist VI, Step 4	Alabama
The Office of Data Science and Informatics (ODSI) within the Laboratory for Applied Science (LAS) at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), seeks a highly skilled Data Scientist with solid foundation in data science, computational methods, and some experience in physical science experimentation workflow, with the ability to work across disciplinary boundaries to enhance NASA’s scientific data lifecycle including, but not limited to, data acquisition and management, curation, dissemination, analytics, and AI enabled curation and discovery capabilities. This role will provide technical leadership and will contribute to ODSI’s mission of evaluating emerging trends in data science and informatics, shaping strategic direction, and developing scalable, user-centered solutions for NASA’s Physical Sciences research community. 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.
Research Associate I, Step 2	Alabama
The selected Research Associate 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.
Research Associate IV, S2	Alabama
The selected Research Associate 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.
Research Scientist II, Step 1-4	Alabama
The EarthRISE Project Office, within the Lab for Applied Science (LAS) under the Earth System Science Center (ESSC), is seeking a highly motivated Data Science Research Scientist with applied experience in computer science, geospatial artificial intelligence (Geo-AI), machine learning, cloud computing, and remote sensing/geospatial datasets to join our interdisciplinary science team. The Data Science Research Scientist will play a key role in the team by co-developing Earth-observations-driven data solutions and geospatial artificial intelligence-informed services and supporting workforce development activities in support of the EarthRISE program. The Data Science Research Scientist will also be responsible for supporting an array of cross-cutting thematic needs in expanding the applied research portfolio of EarthRISE’s Data Science efforts as well as LLM and Geo-AI Integration. A successful candidate will have a strong background in the fields of computer science, remote sensing, agentic workflows, and machine learning algorithms. As part of our diverse, highly dynamic group, you will work side-by-side with a team of exceptional scientists to translate Data Science into actionable insights for decision-makers and stakeholders, while fostering your career growth and development. EarthRISE is a project of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) that works in collaboration with state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector partners to use information provided by Earth observing satellites and geospatial technologies for managing environmental challenges. EarthRISE’s goal is to empower decision-makers with tools, products, geospatial artificial intelligence, and services to act locally on issues across many thematic areas including disasters, agriculture, water, ecosystems, air quality, and health. The EarthRISE Project Office in Huntsville, AL, offers a flexible and dynamic work environment, with an in-house team of over 30 science professionals and numerous opportunities for growth and professional development. With a growing economy, diverse population, low cost of living, and vibrant city life, Huntsville is consistently ranked among the top places to live in the U.S.
Research Associate IV, Steps 1-4 SPoRT ETA	Alabama
We are currently seeking a research associate to provide support to NASA SPoRT science activities related to end-user engagement, training, product assessment, and public outreach activities. Experience in Earth and atmospheric science products and translating complex scientific content for end-user/public consumption is strongly desired. The position will be located at the National Space Science & Technology Center in Huntsville, Alabama, and will support the scientific development and application of satellite remote sensing products. SPoRT is a NASA project to transition unique observations and research capabilities to the operational weather community to improve short-term forecasts on a regional scale. Based at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, SPoRT is collaborating with the University of Alabama in Huntsville to provide direct science support along with science and technical coordination in the areas of weather, climate, air quality, natural disasters, satellite remote sensing, and data science and applications.
Principal Research Scientist VIII/Director of AI for Science	Alabama
We are seeking an internationally recognized Principal Research Scientist VIII/Director of AI for Science to lead strategic research and innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence, Earth and space sciences, scientific data systems, and open science. The successful candidate will drive transformational initiatives spanning AI foundation models, large-scale scientific computing, data-intensive science, scientific knowledge systems, and cross-agency research collaboration. 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 requires a visionary scientific leader with demonstrated success building multidisciplinary programs, managing complex research portfolios, forging public-private partnerships, and translating emerging technologies into operational scientific capabilities. The Director of AI for Science will shape institutional research strategy, lead high-impact R&D initiatives, mentor scientific teams, and represent the organization nationally and internationally across scientific, government, academic, and industry communities. The ideal candidate is a nationally visible scientific leader who combines deep technical expertise with strategic organizational leadership. They should possess a demonstrated ability to build transformative scientific programs from concept to enterprise scale, lead cross-functional teams in highly collaborative research environments, translate emerging AI technologies into mission-relevant scientific capabilities, and advance scientific innovation while maintaining rigorous standards for trust, reproducibility, and openness.
Research Associate IV, Step 1	Alabama
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.
Computer Scientist III, Step 4	Alabama
The Computer Scientist III, Step 4, will support the Office of Data Science and Informatics (ODSI) within the Earth Systems Science Center at UAH. This role focuses on advancing data science, informatics, and IT capabilities to support NASA Earth science data management, access, and dissemination. This role is suited for candidates with a strong technical foundation and an interest in applying data science and informatics to large-scale Earth science challenges. 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.
Computer Scientist III, S4	Alabama
The Computer Scientist III, Step 4, will provide geospatial and information technology assistance and specialization support to the Office of Data Science and Informatics (ODSI) Project Office at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) within the Lab for Applied Science (LAS) under the Earth System Science Center (ESSC) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). NASA's Office of Data Science and Informatics (ODSI) Project Office monitors trends and progressions across the informatics, data science, and information technology communities in order to inform strategy and develop effective solutions for Earth science data management and dissemination. Additionally, the ODSI Project Office provides a broad user perspective as to how NASA Earth science data and information are represented and communicated. The ODSI project fosters cross-community collaborations in order to improve all phases of the Earth science data life cycle, including processes, policies, engineering, and information communication.

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