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Research Associate II, Step 1

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Department: Earth System Science Center
Work type: Staff Full-time Exempt
Location: Alabama
Categories: Research - Environmental

Purpose of the Position:

We are currently seeking a Research Associate II, Step 1, to provide support to NASA SPoRT and Disasters science and application activities related to coordination, end-user engagement, and applications/product development. Experience in weather analysis/forecasting products, remote sensing, GIS, an understanding of the science of natural hazards, 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.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Participate in numerical modeling studies and develop machine learning techniques to support science and applications with NASA model data and remote sensing observations.
• Support the development and operational transition of new products through the collection of feedback from end-users and decision-makers in the weather forecasting, disasters, agricultural, wildfire, and hydrologic communities.
• Develop solutions based on end-user needs and capabilities through remote sensing and GIS techniques to enhance disaster response, preparedness, mitigation, and recovery for hazards such as floods, fires, and severe storms.
• Leverage expertise in optical and SAR remote sensing data and Python to conduct research related to natural hazards and to contribute to high-level team deliverables, including peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and end-user engagement activities.
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 1 to 2 years of verifiable, full-time work experience.
• Experience with remote sensing, earth observation/satellite data analysis, atmospheric & land surface modeling, Python programming, and GIS.
• Strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with meteorological concepts and common types of Earth science hazards/disaster scenarios, including severe storms, flooding, drought, tropical cyclones, wildfires, and/or earthquakes.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
Desired Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in a relevant, scientific field is preferred.
• Experience with Linux, working with Optical remote sensing and Synthetic Aperture Radar data, different data and image formats, knowledge of machine learning/artificial intelligence, and knowledge of AWS/cloud computing is desired.
• Advanced knowledge of meteorological concepts and common types of Earth science hazards/disaster scenarios, including severe storms, flooding, tropical cyclones, fires, and/or earthquakes, is desired.
• Experience with scientific writing is desired.
• Experience working on both in-person and hybrid collaborative teams is desired.
Published Salary (if available):

$46,350 - $50,406

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