Assistant Data Scientist

Texas A&M•College Station, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Data Scientist will develop, train, and evaluate machine learning models for hazard assessment, infrastructure vulnerability analysis, and community resilience metrics. This role involves building and maintaining data pipelines, designing feature engineering workflows, and collaborating with researchers to translate prototype models into production-ready tools. The position also requires documenting methodologies and results to support knowledge transfer and publication efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, train, and evaluate machine learning models for hazard assessment, infrastructure vulnerability analysis, and community resilience metrics.
Build and maintain data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and integrating multi-source datasets (geospatial, sensor, social, and administrative data).
Design feature engineering workflows and model evaluation frameworks to ensure robust, reproducible results.
Collaborate with researchers and domain experts to translate prototype models into production-ready tools.
Document methodologies, results, and technical processes to support knowledge transfer and publication efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.