Geospatial Analyst

Job Description

Geospatial Analyst

Location: Temple, TX

• On-site, Remote
  
  

Jobs

Agency: Texas A&M AgriLife Research

Department: Temple

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: Temple, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Description

The Geospatial Analyst will conduct research on remote sensing and machine learning to develop models that produce spatial data products required for large-scale agricultural systems modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve machine learning models for estimating crop biophysical properties using satellite remote sensing datasets.
• Implement spatial and remote sensing data processing algorithms to produce datasets to integrate and/or assimilate into crop models.
• Assist with literature review, reports, and publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Environmental Science/Engineering, or related field. Four years of related experience.
• Or, Master's degree in Data Science, Environmental Science/Engineering, or related field. Two years of related experience.
• Experience working on spatial data processing using ArcGIS, R, and/or Python.
• Experience in building, training, and deploying machine learning models.
• Experience working with satellite remote sensing data and data mining techniques.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the Unix/Linux environment.
• Expertise in data assimilation techniques.
  
  

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate's qualifications.

Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence

Required Documents

• CV/ Resume
• Cover letter
• List of references
• Copy of Degree/Transcript showing degree conferred