Geospatial Software Engineer

About Clark University:

Founded in 1887, Clark was one of the first all-graduate institutions in the United States. Today the University is a highly-ranked, student-centered institution educating approximately 2,350 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort. This commitment to scholarship and inquiry reflects the University's commitment to "challenge convention and change our world" and to address issues of critical importance to society. It is also reflected by Clark's many national and international distinctions, including recognition for its diversity and inclusion efforts, innovation, community engagement and impact, as a top green campus, and for having a distinguished geography and international development program. Clark has also been included in the groundbreaking Colleges that Change Lives guide since it was first published in 1996.

Clark is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, a dynamic, diverse city "on the rise." The second largest city in New England, Worcester is home to 11 institutions of higher learning and is increasingly recognized for its growing healthcare and biotechnology communities, its thriving cultural scene, and as a vibrant food hub.

Job Description:

Center for Geospatial Analytics (CGA) at Clark University is a new entity established to catalyze synergistic research that uses geospatial analytics to address pressing issues of global environmental change, particularly climate change. Under the leadership of the inaugural director, Dr. Hamed Alemohammad, the new Center will play an entrepreneurial role at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field by expanding into a larger and more ambitious center of excellence building on the success of Clark Labs.

CGA is looking for a skilled Geospatial Software Engineer to contribute to our innovative research projects that require advanced geospatial data analysis and software development expertise. The successful candidate will collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams to design, develop, and implement cutting-edge geospatial software solutions that enable cutting-edge spatial analysis, visualization, and data integration. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and research, shaping the future of geospatial data applications.

The position is full-time with a hybrid mode which require you to live in MA. Appointment is made annually and is contingent upon satisfactory performance.

Responsibilities

• Software Development: Design, implement, and maintain geospatial software applications and tools that facilitate data acquisition, processing, analysis, and visualization. Create modular, efficient, and user-friendly solutions that can be reused across diverse projects.
• End-User Collaboration: Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams to understand their geospatial data analysis needs and translate them into software requirements. Work closely with domain experts to ensure software solutions align with research goals.
• Database Management: Design and manage geospatial databases, ensuring optimal performance and cost.
• Documentation: Prepare comprehensive documentation for developed software, including user guides, technical specifications, and code documentation.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Earth System Science, Geography, Atmospheric Science, Data Science or a related computational discipline is required by the start of the appointment.
• A minimum of 3 years as a Software Engineer or equivalent experience (e.g., graduate school, open-source software development, etc.)
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Expert in geospatial Python ecosystem.
• Deep knowledge of geospatial data formats, spatial data structures, coordinate systems, and geostatistical analysis techniques.
• Experience with database management systems and geospatial databases (e.g. PostGIS)
• Experience with Linux, the command line, and HPC clusters environment (e.g., workflow manager, parallel file system).
• Experience with Cloud-based environments (AWS is preferred.)
• Demonstrated success in:
  • Consistently using conventional and readable coding style.
  • Creating comprehensive and well-written documentation.
  • Developing and maintaining reproducible build systems.
  • Using version control systems.
• Eager to learn new concepts and technologies beyond the area of core knowledge.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in collaborative, interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of remote sensing field.
• Experience working with Google Earth Engine.
• Experience with parallel programming architectures, both distributed and threaded/shared memory.
• Familiarity with machine learning pipelines.
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks.
• Experience working in an academic research environment.

Additional Information:

Clark University embraces equal opportunity as a core value: we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. This commitment applies to every aspect of education, services, and employment policies and practices at Clark. Our commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. All positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of the Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, inclusive of all women, to apply.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here .

Application Instructions:

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