Geospatial Scientist

Lynker Corporation is seeking to hire a full-time Geospatial Scientist to support a variety of projects related to hydrologic modeling, geospatial analysis, flood inundation mapping, water resources engineering, and other scientific studies for our water resources team based in Boulder, Colorado. The successful candidate will work with the Lynker team on tasks including:

Key Responsibilities of the Geospatial Scientist:

• Acquiring, managing, and processing large hydrometeorological and geospatial datasets

• Analyzing and processing geospatial data (vector and raster)

• Developing and modifying model workflows and supporting scripts

• Calibrating, implementing, and evaluating hydrologic models

• Supporting model development and analysis for flood inundation mapping, water supply forecasting, and water management operations

• Assessing client needs and formulating appropriate solutions

Requirements

Minimum required qualifications of the Geospatial Scientist include:

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in earth sciences or a closely related field

(e.g., geology, hydrology, climate science, water resources engineering)

• Proficiency in at least one programming language (preferably Python) ideally with experience using open-source tools and packages such as Pandas, Numpy, Xarray, GDAL/OGR, NCO, Scikit-learn etc.

• Strong programming skills with proficiency in Python and other relevant languages.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Proficiency in applying popular machine learning libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, Scikit-Learn, SciPy, OpenCV, and Rasterio for model development and evaluation

• Experience working in Github

• Experience in shell scripting in Linux environments is a plus

• Experience working in AWS development environments is a plus

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 and diverse 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 proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.