The Environmental Data Scientist selected should have the following qualifications:
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Oceanography, Remote Sensing, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience in algorithm development and environmental modeling related to climate, ocean, or ecological forecasting.
- Strong programming skills in Python (required), with experience in data analysis, remote sensing, and model development.
- Familiarity with satellite-based environmental monitoring and climate data products (e.g., SST, heat stress indices, marine heatwaves).
- Experience with big data processing, cloud computing, or HPC environments (e.g., AWS, Google Earth Engine, NOAA NCCF).
- Ability to develop data visualization tools and public-facing web applications for environmental monitoring.
- Understanding of coral reef ecosystems and environmental stressors affecting coral health.
The Ideal Environmental Data Scientist will also have the following qualifications:
- Experience working with NOAA, NASA, or other federal environmental datasets.
- Knowledge of LIDAR applications, uncrewed systems (e.g., Drix), or 3D photogrammetry for reef monitoring.
- Familiarity with Drupal or other web development tools to support NOAA’s WaveFoRCE demonstration website.
- Prior experience developing machine learning models for predictive environmental monitoring.
- Experience with data integration and quality control for observational datasets (e.g., bleaching observation databases).
About Lynker
Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.
We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.
Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:
- Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
- Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
- Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
- Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life and accident insurance
- Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
- Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
- Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
- Employee Referral Program
- Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
- Personalized career growth plans for every employee
Lynker is an E-Verify employer.
Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
