Applicant Login Computer Scientist III, Step 4 Apply now Job no: 503641 Department: Earth System Science Center Work type: Staff Full-time Exempt Location: Alabama Categories: Research - Computer Science Purpose of the Position: 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.Duties / Responsibilities:• Conduct requirements gathering to define system and project needs.• Develop and implement software solutions aligned with project objectives.• Perform integration testing to ensure system reliability and interoperability.• Evaluate and optimize solutions for performance, scalability, and usability.• Design and implement active learning frameworks for data-driven projects. Minimum Requirements: • Master’s degree in GIS, Remote Sensing, Engineering, or a related field; orBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline with relevant full-time experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.• Minimum of 3.5 years of verifiable full-time work experience.• Demonstrated experience in software development, including requirements analysis and implementation.• Strong background in web application development, particularly integration testing and solution evaluation.• Proficiency in Python and C programming.• Experience working with machine learning techniques on large-scale datasets.• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively in team environments. Desired Qualifications: • Experience authoring peer-reviewed publications.• Proposal development and grant writing experience. Published Salary (if available): $100,000 Advertised: Apr 03 2026 Central Daylight Time Applications close: Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App Send me jobs like these We will email you new jobs that match this search. Great, we can send you jobs like this, if this is your first time signing up, please check your inbox to confirm your subscription. The email address was invalid, please check for errors. You must agree to the privacy statement Subscribe Recaptcha Privacy agreement Search results Position Location Closes 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. Expression of Interest Loading... Current Opportunities Position Location Closes 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. Powered by PageUp Please note, job openings are posted for a minimum of three (3) business days and may be removed from the job posting board and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. 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