Geospatial Analyst

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About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Texas A&M AgriLife Research
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
• Texas A&M Forest Service
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

Position Information

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.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Applicant Instructions

Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

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CV/ Resume

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List of references

Copy of Degree/Transcript showing degree conferred

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