Data Scientist - Summer Internship
Greenbelt, MD 
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Job/Internship Description
Data Scientist - Summer Internship
The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Hydrological Sciences Lab is seeking a motivated Summer Intern Data Scientist to join the Hydrological Science Lab at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. This position is related to a congressionally mandated study aimed at demonstrating the value of the Upper Mississippi River Basin (UMRB) in-situ soil moisture network for enhancing climate and hydrological applications. The scientist will explore how in-situ data can be used to adjust the SMAP (Soil Moisture Active Passive) satellite data assimilation, thereby improving modeled hydrological states and fluxes to characterize fire-prone landscapes.
Responsibilities
The intern will be responsible for processing soil moisture data, ensuring quality control, performing statistical analysis, and converting soil moisture data into a format readable by the Land Information System. This internship is ideal for individuals who are passionate about environmental science, eager to apply their data analysis skills in a real-world setting, and looking to make a significant impact on environmental research and policy.
Required Skills
Background or Pending Degree in Earth Science, Computer Science, or Engineering, preferably with a focus in hydrological sciences, and a proficiency in data processing, and computer programming.
The position requires a U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident.

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Position Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Type
Full Time
Period of Employment
Open
Type of Compensation
Paid
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Other
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