Research Associate IV (step 1)

SERVIR is a joint development initiative of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and works in partnership with leading regional organizations worldwide to help developing countries use the information provided by Earth-observing satellites and geospatial technologies for managing climate risks and land use. SERVIR’s goal is to empower decision-makers with tools, products, and services to act locally on climate-sensitive issues such as disasters, agriculture, water, and ecosystems, and land use.

The Research Associate IV will work with the SERVIR SCO (Science Coordination Office) to provide SERVIR hub direct science support, and science and technical coordination. SERVIR hub institutions provide a key interface between the needs of SERVIR regions and the potential use of Earth observations and geospatial technologies and also provide critical technical support to regional and national governmental institutions. This position will be located at the National Space Science & Technology Center in Huntsville, Alabama but will support activities domestically and internationally, including travel.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide science and technical support in the relevant thematic area(s).
• Lead and/or contribute to publications and data products/services.
• Contribute to program communication and reporting.
• Contribute to project coordination activities.
• Contribute to training and/or outreach events.