Analytical Mechanics Associates

Polarimeter Research Scientist – Part-Time

Analytical Mechanics Associates

part-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: VirginiaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $30 - $39 per hour

About the role

  • Conducting scenario‑based analyses and developing software to transform polarimetric and lidar simulations into an autonomous, AI‑driven operational retrieval system
  • Advancing and optimizing radiative transfer models and simulators
  • Applying scientific machine learning techniques to aerosol, ocean, and trace‑gas retrievals
  • Leading and contributing to peer‑reviewed publications and presenting at scientific meetings

Requirements

  • B.S. in Computer Science, Physics, or a closely related technical or scientific field
  • Programming experience developing and implementing remote sensing algorithms in Fortran and Python
  • Experience with model development, numerical analysis, neural networks, and machine learning techniques
  • Ability to work independently and within an integrated team of scientists, engineers, and students
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to contribute to peer‑reviewed publications and present at local and global science conferences
Benefits
  • Paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave
  • Salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Short/long term disability plans
  • A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options
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Hard Skills & Tools
FortranPythonremote sensing algorithmsmodel developmentnumerical analysisneural networksmachine learningradiative transfer modelsscientific machine learningAI-driven operational retrieval system
Soft Skills
independent workteam collaborationverbal communicationwritten communicationpresentation skills
Certifications
B.S. in Computer ScienceB.S. in Physics