Research Associate II, Step 3

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is seeking a Research Associate II, Climate Data Specialist, to analyze climate data and support research on U.S. and global climate issues. Responsibilities include assessing data validity, locating records, and documenting the analysis process. A Bachelor's degree in Atmospheric or Earth Science and relevant experience are required. This is an on-call, hourly position located in Jefferson County, AL.
Job no: 504034
Department: Earth System Science Center
Work type: Staff Hourly On-Call Non-Exempt


Location: Alabama
Categories: Research - Environmental
Purpose of the Position:
The Earth Systems Science Center seeks an on-call Climate Data Specialist to assess climate data records and perform analysis on the data to answer research questions regarding the climate of the U.S. and the world. The candidate will produce documentation to detail the process of data discovery, assessment, and analysis, and will also find data records to support answers on climate.
Duties / Responsibilities

Assess the data records for validity and then perform analysis on the data to answer research questions regarding the climate.
Locate data records to answer research questions regarding the climate of the U.S. and the world. These records will be found in a combination of paper forms (or images thereof) housed in national archives as well as electronic data files available from various agencies.
Produce documents that detail the entire process of data discovery, assessment, and analysis.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Atmospheric or Earth Science.
15-18 months of verifiable, full-time work experience in a related field.

Desired Qualifications:
Published Salary (if available):
$28.00 an Hour
Advertised: Jun 24 2026 Central Daylight Time


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