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AST, Biological Studies (Direct Hire)
Ames Research Center · Posted 4 days ago
Hybrid Moffett Field, CA $133K – $173K Apply by Sep 15, 2026 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences ENTJINTJINTPISTJ Data
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As an AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning) Biological Scientist within the Space Biosciences Division, the incumbent leads development of advanced models, directs large scale scientific data analysis, guides interdisciplinary teams, and transitions validated AI/ML methods into operational tools. The position advances responsible AI, data governance, and innovation across NASA missions.
What You'll Do
- →Lead the design, development, validation, and implementation of advanced AI/ML models to address complex scientific and biological research problems.
- →Lead acquisition, integration, and analysis of complex datasets using ML and statistical methods for OSDR, PI for NASA EDGE bioinformatics, Team Lead for AI4LS, and Technical Lead for SMD Foundation Model.
- →Advise managers, scientists, and interdisciplinary teams on model selection, experimental design, uncertainty, validation, and appropriate interpretation of AI-generated results.
- →Lead multidisciplinary research projects involving AI/ML, establish research objectives and methodologies, evaluate emerging technologies, and coordinate project activities with internal programs, universities, industry, and other Federal partners.
- →Lead the transition of validated AI/ML methods from research into operational tools, decision-support systems, and scientific workflows; establish standards for model performance, reproducibility, documentation, data governance.
Requirements
- ✓This position requires education or exceptional experience.
- ✓If you did not complete a qualifying bachelor's degree, you may be eligible if you have obtained a graduate degree in an AST qualifying field, as listed above.
- ✓Applicants who do not fully meet the basic education requirement may still be considered if they possess exceptional relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience, that clearly demonstrates significant full performance-level achievement directly related to the duties of this position.
- ✓Engineering degrees earned within the United States: Engineering degrees earned within the United States must be from a college or university that has at least one ABET accredited engineering program.
- ✓To find out if a school has at least one ABET accredited program, please visit http://www.abet.org.
- ✓Engineering degrees earned outside the United States: Engineering degrees earned outside the United States must be recognized by a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA), often known as accords.
- ✓These are non-governmental agreements among organizations that accredit academic degree programs.
- ✓MRAs recognize the substantial equivalence of mature accreditation systems and programs accredited by signatory organizations within their jurisdictions.
- ✓For a listing of Signatories, please visit, https://www.abet.org/global-presence/mutual-recognition-agreements/is-your-program-recognized/.
- ✓Science and other related degrees earned within the United States: Science and other related degrees must have been awarded from colleges or universities that are accredited by recognized accrediting organizations.
- ✓For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
- ✓Science and other related degrees earned outside the United States: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs.
- ✓These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
- ✓For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
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