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DescriptionRESEARCH SCIENTISTScience Applications International Corp. (SAIC) is seeking a research scientist to support the Hydrological Sciences Lab (HSL) at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD. The successful candidate will work with NASA scientists, in close partnership with other national and international agencies/organizations, to advance the science of measuring and evaluating the important role of riparian zones in harboring and preserving biodiversity throughout the planet. The candidate will apply advanced machine learning methods, utilizing remote sensing data from NASA and other agencies, and commercial platforms, to support the development of integrated water cycle modeling tools in an open science environment. The candidate will be expected to lead the analysis and synthesis of model results, and lead/support the development of peer-reviewed publications and presentations at domestic and international conferences.QualificationsDesired Education and Skills Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in atmospheric science, geophysics, hydrology, or relateddiscipline. High level understanding of:
Geographic information system (GIS) software (i.e., QGIS), analyzing and editing spatial information, as well as composing and exporting graphical maps.
Cloud-based geospatial analysis platforms (specifically Google Earth Engine).
Remotely sensed and modeled earth science datasets and their application to hydrology and ecology.
Earth systems modeling and forecasting systems, including model and forecast frameworks, development, implementation, evaluation, and validation.
Modern machine learning methods and tools.
Proficiency with modern programming languages such as Fortran, Python, Java, MATLAB, R and other scripting languages in a Unix/linux based multiprocessor supercomputing environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills Good organizational skills related to:
Workload planning and progress tracking
Management of multiple tasks
Team playerSAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
REQNUMBER: 2409864SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Vacancy caducado!