Part-time Data Scientist (14 hours per week)
Center for Geographic Analysis, Harvard University

Position Description:
The Center for Geographic Analysis (CGA) is looking to fill a part time Data Scientist position. This position will be closely working with the Data Science Project Manager in various projects to accomplish the following:

• Applying Data Science, Machine Learning, AI techniques for complex geospatial analysis
• Designing software solutions (using Python) for geospatial big data problems
• Scaling geospatial applications on High Performance computing and cloud computing environments
• Using geospatial databases to perform large scale complex analysis on big data
• Creating visualization for large geospatial data at high speed using advanced solutions
• Processing complex and varied geospatial datasets mainly social media data (Twitter, Facebook etc.)

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. in geography, computer science, engineering, or a GIS related field.
• 2+ years of experience working in a GIS operational environment.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be proficient in the design and development of software solutions for geospatial applications.
• Must be conversant in different programming languages such as Python, C/C++, Java.
• Hands-on experience with Jupyter Notebook, Geodatabases, LINUX is desirable.
• Must have hands-on experience using High Performance/Cluster Computing, Cloud Computing (e.g. AWS).
• Experience in ESRI big data tools and container applications (such as Docker) is a plus.
• Superior technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to function as a contributing team member required.
• Must have strong communication skills and experience in providing technical support to a broad user community.

Notes: 

• This is a Harvard Less-Than-Half-Time (LHT) position. LHT positions are not benefits-eligible.
• This position does not sponsor US work visa.
• The incumbent may work remotely.
• Work must be performed within the states of California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, or Washington.

To Apply:

Email cover letter and resume to wguan@cga.harvard.edu. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.