Research Data Scientist

Position Specifics

We are looking for a Research Data Scientist to join our Geospatial Data Science team in the Applied Research. This unique problem area has applications in defense, law enforcement, security, disaster relief, human geography, disaster preparedness, and first response. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

Required Skills/Knowledge Areas

• Relevant work in Data Sciences, Computer Sciences, or Geospatial Sciences
• Work within DoD/IC Analysis or Operational environments
• Ability to design experiments, perform analysis, and design or apply meaningful metrics to measure results
• Adapt and learn new skills, to execute specific research projects, and to meet task deadlines and goals
• Computer programming in one or more of the following: Python, R, Java, C++, or Matlab
• Highly adaptable, creative, lateral thinkers that enjoy a collaborative environment
• Excellent communication skills, be dependable, responsive, curious, collaborative, and have high interpersonal skills
• Active TS/SCI Clearance

Preferred Skills/Knowledge Areas

• A Doctorate degree
• Git, GUI development, open source scientific computation, computer vision, modeling, or machine learning tools
• High performance computing

Responsibilities

Lead programs and teams and be part of a highly collaborative environment
Collaborate with geospatial data analysts to understand and automate workflows and improve human processes to advance the discovery and modeling of associations, trends, patterns and system dynamics
Support the creation of processes and algorithms to transform traditional GEOINT and open-source data into spatiotemporal information describing places, events, and activities
Combine full spectrum source data with modeling capabilities that associate real world objects to known signatures and doctrines
Develop the ability to discover and capture information from geospatial data to better represent the most advanced understanding of world events, systems, and discrete entities
Apply the scientific method across multiple disciplines to advance data and geospatial sciences and develop data analytics through systematic experimentation
Support scientific research projects and develop geospatial algorithms while collaborating among diverse domains to further scientific understanding and the use of analytic tools
Grow in career and capabilities, plan and conduct applied research, provide technical guidance and oversight, lead small-to-medium research efforts, report results, foster trusted relationships with sponsors, and advise on new and evolving technology and techniques
Engage in research efforts ranging from proof-of-concept through integrated production systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Required Certifications: None

Benefits

• Salary Range: $80,100.00 - $132,204.00
• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

Pay & Schedule

Your working location will be in State College, PA.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

Application Instructions

If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Contact Information

For further information on ARL, visit our website at www.arl.psu.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.