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Assistant Research Scientist

The Texas A&M University System
Temple, Texas
Full-time

Job Description

The selected candidate would assist a team of ecosystem modeling scientists to perform process-based ecosystem models based research and develop decision support systems.

The candidate would also assist in writing python / R programming scripts to optimize processing time, making the current decision support systems more efficient and reliable.

Responsibilities :

  • Aids in the development and application of national scale modeling frameworks for water and crop management. Prepare and process large datasets for use in national model assessments conducted with SWAT / SWAT+.
  • Aids in the development of software and tools to support large- and small-scale modeling efforts.
  • Integrates ML / AI with Process-based modeling to develop / optimize decision support systems
  • Works effectively within a modeling group comprised of ARS, AgriLife, and other personnel. Actively participates in joint research activities.

Effectively manages and completes assigned tasks.

Other job-related duties as required.

Required Education and Experience :

  • Ph.D. in Ecology, Hydrology, Geology, Environmental Science / Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related disciplines with emphasis on surface hydrology or watershed assessment.
  • Relevant professional experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • Demonstrated publication record in hydrological or water quality modeling and analysis.
  • Interdisciplinary teamwork skills with researchers across different disciplines.
  • Flexibility to perform work in a team or individually with supervision.
  • Good communication, interpersonal skills, professionalism, and competency.
  • Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • Knowledge of computer models on watershed assessment.
  • Knowledge of programming or scripting languages such as Python, Fortran, R, or others.
  • Experience in remote sensing data analysis and geographic information systems.
  • Experience in machine learning-motivated algorithms and quantitative data analysis.
  • Strong writing and communication skills.
  • 30+ days ago
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