Geospatial Analyst

Texas A&M University System • Temple, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level