Computer Scientist III, Step 4
Listed on 2026-08-13
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IT/Tech
Data Analyst, Data Scientist, AI Engineer (Applied/Software), Machine Learning/ ML Engineer
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 s 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.
- Master’s degree in GIS, Remote Sensing, Engineering, or a related field; or
- Bachelor’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.
Qualifications:
- Experience authoring peer-reviewed publications.
- Proposal development and grant writing experience.
$100,000
Advertised: Apr 03 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close:
The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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