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Job Description

Job Description

The Bay Area Environmental Research (BAER, https : / / baeri.org / ) Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on enabling and conducting research in Earth and space science, is seeking a Data Scientists for the NASA Ames Earth Science Division (https : / / www.nasa.gov / earth -science-at-ames / ). The positions will work for the Wildfire, Ecosystem Resilience, and Risk Assessment Initiative (WERK) that aims to develop ecosystem monitoring data products and assessments to support state partners’ urgent

needs in protecting public safety and natural resources from catastrophic wildfires and growing environmental variability. Specifically, the scientist will develop a large-scale built structure mapping product and its data processing pipeline. Ideal candidates will have experience in remote sensing and advanced data analytics, including AI / ML, image processing, and computer vision.

The position is based at NASA’s Ames Research Center (ARC) in Moffett Field, CA, with an initial duration of 2 years and 9 months and the possibility of extension. The scientist is expected to work on-site at least two days per week. The anticipated start date is Fall 2025.

Essential Job Duties

• Develop a built structure mapping product and its data processing pipeline;
• Work with the project team on data collection, algorithm development and evaluation, processing pipeline development and delivery;
• Prepare project progress and final reports, and present them to partners;
• Develop documentation and training materials to allow team members and partners to successfully operate the data processing pipeline;
• Prepare and submit research manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals;
• Present research findings at conferences and public forums;
• Assist in the development of grant proposals for project sustainability;
• Contribute to the research community in Ames Earth Science division and beyond;

Minimum / Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Salary range

To be considered for this position

receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. Review of applications will begin on June 15th, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Company Description

ABOUT BAY AREA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Bay Area Environmental Research (BAER) Institute is a growing, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and conducting research in science, particularly atmospheric and space science. Since its establishment in 1993, BAER has become well recognized nationally for its significant contributions to various fields of scientific research. BAER’s clientele include various federal government agencies, and BAER has had a long-standing collaborative relationship with NASA. The Institute’s research and program leadership activities with NASA include work with both the Earth Science and Space Science Divisions at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View. BAER has developed and maintained an outstanding reputation for its project management, financial reporting, and program and partnership development capabilities as well as for its resourcefulness in providing expert scientists, researchers, and support staff for mission-critical Agency projects.

Company Description

ABOUT BAY AREA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE\r\nBay Area Environmental Research (BAER) Institute is a growing, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and conducting research in science, particularly atmospheric and space science. Since its establishment in 1993, BAER has become well recognized nationally for its significant contributions to various fields of scientific research. BAER’s clientele include various federal government agencies, and BAER has had a long-standing collaborative relationship with NASA. The Institute’s research and program leadership activities with NASA include work with both the Earth Science and Space Science Divisions at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View. BAER has developed and maintained an outstanding reputation for its project management, financial reporting, and program and partnership development capabilities as well as for its resourcefulness in providing expert scientists, researchers, and support staff for mission-critical Agency projects.