Research Scientist II, S 1-4

Purpose of the Position: The Research Scientist II will serve as task lead over various processes and be responsible for data analysis, extracting, validating, and cataloguing vital metadata from complex, large-scale Earth Science NASA scientific data collections. Minimum Requirements:

• Master's Degree in a relevant scientific field or an equivalent combination of education and years of work experience.
• 1 to 2 years of full-time verifiable work experience (preferably in science, engineering, business, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in Python or other programming languages.
• Familiarity with common scientific data formats, such as gridded data like NetCDF or HDF5
• Ability to document workflows clearly and communicate technical concepts to both scientific and engineering team members
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite Desired Qualifications:
• Foundational knowledge or hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments (e.g., S3 storage, EC2, Lambda).
• Experience with GIS software (ArcGIS, QCIS) or geospatial libraries (GDAL/OGR, Rasterio, Geospandas)
• Organizational skills and an eye for detail, essential for catching inconsistencies in vast datasets
• Familiarity with Git and GitHub for code sharing and collaboration Published Salary (if available): $67,151 - $89,611