Job Title
Geospatial Analyst
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Temple
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Temple, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
About Texas A&M AgriLife
Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
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Texas A&M AgriLife Research
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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
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Texas A&M Forest Service
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Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!
Position Information
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.
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.
Required Qualifications:
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
What You Need to Know
Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.
Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?
When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.
In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
- Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
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12-15 days of annual paid holidays
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Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
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Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
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Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
Applicant Instructions
Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
Required Documents
CV/ Resume
Cover letter
List of references
Copy of Degree/Transcript showing degree conferred
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
