The Data Curation Scientist position requires a motivated and capable scientist to provide end-to-end support for the Goddard Earth Sciences Data and Information Services Center (GES DISC), to facilitate our missions in support of NASA earth data products from remotely sensed suite of NASA satellites. These data products include legacy, current and future NASA Earth Science mission data (satellite and modeling), and discipline-related products. For more information about the GES DISC please visit our web site (http://disc.gsfc.nasa.gov/).  

Data Curation Scientist responsibilities will include understanding the currently archived data at GES DISC (data formats and associated metadata), developing scientific applications such as algorithms for generating value-added products and applications to support advanced services that can be plugged into existing visualization and analysis systems, and developing tools to support interoperability for discovering, accessing, customizing, viewing, and analyzing data.  Position responsibilities will also include developing extensive documentation on the data products and services, providing user-focused support, and supporting the GES DISC user outreach efforts. An example of value-added support services is our Giovanni web-based visualization tool (https://giovanni.gsfc.nasa.gov/giovanni/).

Responsibilities will also include scientific communication with data producers; reviewing and testing sample files for internal metadata completeness and accuracy; evaluating file formats structures necessary for interoperability; reviewing and creating user documentation for accuracy; evaluating data collection sizes to prepare for storage requirements; authoring UMM-C metadata records; registering and maintaining DOIs; creating data release articles and other web content. Curation scientists are also expected to act as the first point of contact for user questions; promoting the GES DISC and NASA data products at conferences; coordinating data preservation activities; and creating robust metadata that describes the data.

Skills required include: exceptional Earth science educational background and experience preferably at Masters with work experience or Doctorate in Earth, environmental or Physical Sciences, excellent written and verbal communication skills, foundational experience with at least one programming language (preferably Python), and familiarity with common Earth science data formats such as netCDF and HDF. This position also requires working in a team environment, interfacing between scientists, engineers, and operations staff, with frequent communication with external data providers, partners, and users.

Additional preferred skills and experience may include: working in a Scaled Agile environment with Atlassian tools (Jira, Bitbucket, Wiki), experience coding in Git repositories, foundational understanding of AWS cloud, experience working with NASA Earth science data, and Earth science data access tools such as OPeNDAP, Giovanni, Harmony, Earthdata Search, and the Common Metadata Repository (CMR). 

The Data Support Scientist applicant is expected to solve complex algorithm or data conversion problems with little or no oversight and have the ability to respond effectively to science data user questions on technical and scientific issues, provide technical and scientific support in enhancing and extending data and information services.

Required:

• M.S. in Earth or Environmental Sciences, hydrology, civil engineering, or related physical or atmospheric science, or engineering
• Satellite remote sensing experience with 3+ years hands on experience supporting satellite-based mission data and products.
• 4+ years related experience; scientific programming experience and skill with use of languages such as (Python, IDL, GRADS, Fortran) and data formats HDF/HDF-EOS, HDF5, netCDF4, GRIB, and metadata.
• Excellent inter-personal and communications skills
• Motivated individual with a keen sense for problem solving and ability to work with little supervision and as part of a team.
• Experience leading small projects from inception through execution.
• Ability to work in a multi-task environment.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (LPR) required, with US residency for the past 3 consecutive years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 Investigation through NASA

Desired:

• Experience in an operational data center or with large data storage systems.
• Experience with proposal writing and development is plus.
• Familiarity with UNIX/Linux environment
• Experience visualizing scientific data or presentation of data for outreach or to a larger user community.

Join the NASA family

Team ADNET brings over 30+ years of experience to information systems and professional services for the federal government. With a history of expertise in software development, computer network design, IT security, mission operations support, and educational outreach, Team ADNET is deeply embedded in the Space and Earth Science at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD.

ADNET Systems, Inc. is working with Goddard Space Flight Center to fulfill NASA’s vision for space exploration, and working with the Science and Exploration Directorate to fulfill its many missions.

ADNET Systems, Inc. is an employee-centric company, committed to providing premier benefits that support our employees and their families. With affordable medical and dental plans coupled with leading disability and life insurance options, ADNET offers our employees the benefits most sought after by today’s professional candidate. Furthermore, our benefits package features the extras that distinguish us from other small businesses, ensuring our high employee retention that our customers appreciate.

Some features of our compensation plans and environment perks include:

• Annual Leave/Sick Leave
• Military and Family Emergency Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Performance Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• 401K Plan with Company Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Swag bags