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JOB SUMMARY
The Geospatial Data Scientist provides advanced geospatial data collection, mapping, and analytics support. This position is responsible for configuring Web Geospatial Information Systems (WebGlS)/GlS Server solutions, digital image processing, remote sensing analytics, implementing workflows, creating and provisioning data content, collecting data using global positioning systems (GPS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and other modern technologies. This position also provide GIS support to faculty and students within the Taylor Geospatial Institute's (TGI) partnering institutions. Additionally, the Geospatial Data Scientist may also participate in larger project teams, providing support in the conception, construction, implementation and testing of GIS databases, applications, and production systems.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILTIES
Conducts spatial analysis with location aware big data
Deploys webGIS services and online GIS applications
Uses cloud services, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure or Google Cloud Platform to support computing
Performs basic UAV data collection and remote sensing data analysis
Provide support with various data visualization and analysis
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Strong open-source programming skills
Strong understanding of remote sensing and digital image processing
Knowledge of photogrammetry
Knowledge GIS server design and implementation
Knowledge of WebGIS and online mapping
Knowledge of cloud computing (Amazon SageMaker, GEE, Microsoft Azure)
Knowledge of AI/ML and python coding
Knowledge of geovisualization and modeling
Knowledge of GPS and UAV data collection
Social media data analysis
Verbal and written communication skills, including presentations
Strong interpersonal skills, including teamwork and collaboration
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in geospatial science, geography, earth science, computer science, or technology
Three (3) years of related work experience
Previous experience with writing production code in Python and scaling the code with cloud computing resources (e.g., AWS)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in geospatial science, geography, earth science, computer science, or technology
Previous experience with open-source programming
Previous experience in UAV data collection, photogrammetry, open-source programming, machine learning, artificial intelligence, multi-sensor processing and fusion, visualization, remote sensing, or geospatial analysis
About the Taylor Geospatial Institute
The Taylor Geospatial Institute is the nation’s leading geospatial research collaborative, rooted in St. Louis and the Midwest. The Institute is comprised of eight of the Midwest’s outstanding research institutions. TGI harnesses the power of partnership with industry, government, and research entities to grow talent and to develop core geospatial science and adjacent fields that enable positive impacts on some of the world’s greatest challenges. For more information, please visit taylorgeospatial.org.
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40Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.