<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><p class="MsoNormal">The University of Alabama in Huntsville and the SERVIR Science Coordination Office (SCO) are seeking a
Research Scientist to serve as the Global Food Security and Agriculture and
Water Resources Thematic Lead (TL). The portfolios of Food Security,
Agriculture, and Water Resources are rapidly growing with increasing numbers of
science applications being developed, and trainings conducted, to meet the
needs of SERVIR regions. The role of the Thematic Lead will be to lead the
research portfolio of SERVIR’s Food Security and Agriculture and Water
Resources projects. A successful candidate will have a fundamental expertise in
the fields of Satellite Remote Sensing and Modeling applications in Agriculture
and hydrology, excel in communicating the science in both academic and
non-academic settings, and demonstrated experience in collaborative leadership. </p><div class="">Interested applicants can apply here: <a href="https://careers.uah.edu/cw/en-us/job/493953/research-scientist-ii-step-2" style="text-align: center;" class="">https://careers.uah.edu/cw/en-us/job/493953/research-scientist-ii-step-2</a></div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">SERVIR is a joint development initiative of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and works in partnership with leading regional organizations world-wide to help developing countries use information provided by Earth observing satellites and geospatial technologies for managing climate risks and land use. SERVIR’s goal is to empower decision-makers with tools, products, and services to act locally on climate-sensitive issues such as disasters, agriculture, water, and ecosystems and land use.</p><p class="MsoNormal">The TL will be responsible for guiding the program in
strategic areas of growth and building upon the sustainable co-development
model of SERVIR. This includes coordinating across the SERVIR global network to
understand all the projects and identifying technical and scientific solutions to
opportunities and challenges that arise. SERVIR hub institutions provide a key
interface between the needs of SERVIR regions and the TL must coordinate
effectively with the Regional Science Coordination Leads, Hub counterparts in
each of the SERVIR regions, as well as with USAID, NASA and other relevant
partners. This includes leading (and co-leading in Water and Disasters) global
coordination meeting around each theme. The TL will be the primary technical
point of contact with the SERVIR Applied Science Team projects in Agriculture and
Water, providing technical and scientific backstopping where necessary to
ensure uptake and sustainable development. The TL will be required to represent
the Agriculture and Water portfolio in strategic collaborations and
partnerships within and outside the SERVIR network, including organizations
like USAID, World Bank, World Food Program, United Nations Food and Agriculture
Organization (FAO) as well as National Ministries and Non-Government
Organizations (NGO’s) working in SERVIR regions. The TL must be able to
understand and work in the science that is being represented and have a
published record in the field of Agriculture and Water Resources. <o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p class=""> </o:p>The SERVIR SCO in Huntsville offers a flexible and dynamic
work environment, with an in-house team of over 30 science professionals and
numerous opportunities for growth and professional development. Periodic international and domestic travel
are a requirement of the position.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""> </b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class="">Specific Responsibilities</b></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;
text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Lead SCO scientific activities in Agriculture
and Water<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Collaborate and Co-Develop with users and
scientists at SERVIR Hubs<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Support the development, calibration and
validation of Earth Observation driven method and models <o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Coordinate and represent SERVIR interest with
NASA Water Resources and Harvest<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Represent the SERVIR Ag and Water portfolio in
high-level collaborative meetings<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Lead existing partnerships in the Ag and Water
themes<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Provide technical and scientific support to
projects<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Lead and coordinate global thematic calls<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Identify and lead project specific calls where
needed<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Scientific and technical POC for Applied Science
Teams <o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Coordinate with AST thematic leads <o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Identify areas of growth and new partnerships
within the Ag and Water themes<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Identify and oversee technical aspects of Subject
Matter Experts (SMEs) throughout the network in Agriculture and Water<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Convene Technical Assessment Groups (TAGs) to
provide critical review and direction of SERVIR projects and services<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Coordinate with the SERVIR Geospatial
Information Technology (GIT) team to understand software requirements for development.<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Design, coordinate and conduct trainings, workshops,
and technical exchanges <o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Lead and contribute to peer-reviewed
publications <o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;
text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Lead special journal issues that highlight work
relevant to SERVIR and Earth observations’ contributions to sustainable
development<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""> </b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class="">Key Requirements and
Education<o:p class=""></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;
text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Master’s in Earth or Atmospheric science, Geosciences,
Environmental science, Engineering or similar field.<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Excellent verbal and written communications
skills <o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Leadership experience and self initiative<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Experience leading complex projects with multiple
institutions<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Advanced experience in Earth Observation driven method
and models<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Earth science geospatial data analysis
experience<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Math, statistical & scientific data
processing automation (using libraries, packages or tools such as SciPy, NumPy,
ArcPy, R, <a href="http://Math.NET" class="">Math.NET</a>, MatLab, etc.)<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Raster data including processing of temporal
datasets<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Experience with running, calibrating and
applying hydrologic, land surface and crop models<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Publication record<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Willingness to work closely with others in diverse
team environments <o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 0in"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Ability to manage science products and
applications in international settings, and to travel to international locations
for trainings and collaborative meetings.<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;
text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 0in"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Cultural awareness and sensitivity pertinent to
diverse SERVIR regions and supporting member countries’ journeys to
self-reliance <o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p class=""> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class="">Desired
Qualifications<o:p class=""></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:auto;
text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->PhD in Earth or Atmospheric science, Geosciences,
Environmental science, Engineering or similar field.<o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list 0in"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:
Symbol" class="">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";" class="">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Experience working with NASA and/ or other
Federal agencies</p><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:.25in;mso-add-space:
auto"><br class=""></p><div class="">
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