[ES_JOBS_NET] Research Associate - NASA SERVIR-University of Alabama in Huntsville

[Rob Griffin]

Research Associate II (step 3)/Earth System Science Center/RL4242

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About NASA SERVIR:

SERVIR is a NASA and USAID joint project that enables the use of Earth observations and geospatial technologies for improved societal decision-making in SERVIR regions. The SERVIR SCO at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama is collaborating with the University of Alabama in Huntsville to provide SERVIR science and technical reporting support and coordination.

SERVIR is active in Eastern and Southern Africa, West Africa, Hindu Kush Himalaya, Lower Mekong region of Southeast Asia, and is expected to grow to include the Amazonia region of South America. SERVIR hub institutions provide a key interface between the needs of SERVIR regions and the potential use of Earth observations and geospatial technologies and also provide a critical technical support to regional and national governmental institutions.
About The University of Alabama in Huntsville:

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is a Tier 1 national university located in Huntsville, AL, which Southern Living recently named one of the best college towns in the South. It serves more than 9,100 students from 90 countries and almost all 50 U.S. states, with its graduates going on to higher average starting salaries than those from any other school in the state. UAH offers 89 degree programs in Engineering, Nursing, Education, Science, Business, and the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Its 505-acre campus, which includes more than 15 high-tech research centers and labs, is also the anchor tenant for the second-largest research park in the nation. UAH is regularly ranked the best return on investment among all schools in Alabama. Refer to www.uah.edu for more information on the university, its academic and extracurricular programs and offerings, and the community it serves.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of three business days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Job Description:

The Research Associate II will provide science coordination support and interface with an international hub, while working as part of the SERVIR Science Coordination Office.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Earth Science or a related field/18-21 months of full-time verifiable related work experience/must possess a background in earth science and a demonstrated understanding of environmental concerns, and needs in developing regions/must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills/experience in capacity building processes involving regional thematic experts is required/must have knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS), satellite image processing, remote sensing, programming, and statistics software/must have the ability to provide technical assistance to regional science coordination leads/Master's degree in Earth Science or a related field is preferred

The approximate annual salary for this position is $49,594. 

Application Instructions:

Applicants MUST submit the following documents online:

1. UAH Application For Employment (via step 3) Electronic Form 

2. Resume/CV (via step 4)

Optional - Applicants may also upload additional documents (cover letter, references, etc.).

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