We are seeking a motivated Research Scientist to join our team and lead cutting-edge environmental modeling efforts. The incumbent will manage large-scale biophysical models, including hydrological and crop models to insure ensure robust calibration, validation, and insightful analysis to support decision-making. Other responsibilities include to design and maintain efficient programming workflows for data processing, model integration, guarantee accuracy, reproducibility, and clear documentation. This role will leverage remote sensing and GIS, conduct spatial and temporal analyses of complex environmental datasets, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to drive impactful research. The position also offers opportunities to present findings through reports, presentations, and visualizations, as well as to contribute to scientific publications and technical reports that advance the field.
Duties/Responsibilities
• Perform research, operate and manage large-scale biophysical models (to include hydrological and/or crop models), and perform model calibration and validation.
• Analyze and interpret model outputs, evaluate results, and provide insights for decision-making
• Develop and maintain efficient programming workflows for data processing, modeling, and post-processing tasks.
• Ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and documentation of all analyses and modeling work
• Utilize remote sensing and GIS tools for model inputs, validation, and spatial analysis.
• Conduct spatial and temporal analysis of large environmental datasets.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams and contribute to project planning and execution.
• Present results clearly to scientific and non-scientific audiences through reports, presentations, and visualizations.
• Lead and contribute to scientific paper and technical report publications
• Master's degree in Earth System Science, Geosciences, Meteorology, Physical Science or related field with 1.25 - 1.5 years of full-time verifiable work experience with related to hydrology and biophysical modeling, or a equivalent combination of education and years of experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and related software
• US citizenship is required
• Demonstrated experience with biophysical, hydrological, or crop modeling, including
calibration and validation.
• Experience with remote sensing and GIS applications for environmental modeling and analysis.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working on interdisciplinary research teams.
$72,766 - $78,380