Archive Analyst, II - HRC0015521
On-siteBaltimore, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Collaborate with astronomers, engineers, and software developers to create and maintain user-focused documentation, tutorials, and educational materials for astronomical data archives. Develop Python-based Jupyter notebooks demonstrating scientific use cases and partner with engineers to produce clear documentation for data search APIs. Provide educational support through help desk responses, community channels, workshops, and video tutorials for users ranging from beginners to advanced researchers. Submit a one-page cover letter with your CV detailing relevant experience and career alignment.
Required Qualifications
- Experience working with documentation hosted on HTML-based platforms and within Python notebooks
- Strong ability to collaborate daily with technical and scientific teams
- Proficiency in Python and experience working in Jupyter Notebooks
- Educational background in the fundamentals of astronomy
- Bachelors degree or higher in Astronomy, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience writing scientific or technical documentation for a professional audience, or equivalent demonstrated expertise
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with astronomical research workflows or metadata systems is a plus
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly to diverse audiences
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