What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Satellite Products Analyst & Trainer (Weather and Hazards) position at Geographic Information Network of Alaska?
The Geographic Information Network of Alaska (GINA) is hiring an Associate Satellite Products Analyst & Trainer (Weather and Hazards) to support near–real-time satellite operations. GINA downlinks, processes, and distributes polar-orbiting satellite data around the clock to government agencies, university researchers, and communities across Alaska. This role is ideal for early-career meteorologists or atmospheric scientists seeking hands-on experience with operational satellite products for weather and hazard monitoring. You will work directly with the National Weather Service, Alaska Fire Service, Alaska Volcano Observatory, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite product developers to evaluate product performance, gather user feedback, and improve how satellite products are integrated into operations. The position includes learning AWIPS (Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System), advancing Python skills to assess product quality, helping develop training materials, and presenting at conferences. Working within an interdisciplinary team, this position builds practical technical skills while directly supporting weather forecasting and hazard monitoring across Alaska—making a tangible difference for everyday Alaskans.
The Geophysical Institute is a research-focused organization at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The university offers a competitive work environment with strong benefits, including retirement and health insurance, generous leave policies, and tuition waivers for UAF courses. The Geophysical Institute values collaboration, accountability, and the exchange of ideas. We foster a professional and respectful environment dedicated to serving Alaska through applied science. Career growth and professional development are supported and encouraged.
To thrive in this role, the candidate should enjoy working in a team environment across diverse projects. The candidate should be able to use their meteorological knowledge to identify weather and natural hazards from satellite imagery. The candidate should be sufficiently comfortable in the Linux or MacOS environment such that learning to deploy job-specific software in operational environments is not an undue burden. This position also includes outreach and satellite-product training, requiring candidates to engage audiences through small group discussions and larger presentations.
Fairbanks is also a gateway to the outdoors. Miles of trails are located just outside the GINA office doors, with glaciers, wild and scenic rivers, and mountain peaks just miles away. Fishing, biking, and skiing enthusiasts will feel right at home.
This position will be physically located at the UAF campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. The successful finalist will be expected to report to duty at the UAF office on the first day of employment.
Please use this link to learn more about the position and apply: https://careers.alaska.edu/jobs/associate-satellite-products-analyst-trainer-weather-and-hazards-gina-fairbanks-alaska-united-states
Applications will be accepted for review on 04/28/2026, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on 04/27/2026. This posting will close to applications on 04/28/2026.