Dani Jones
Associate Research Scientist (Research Faculty)
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolDani Jones is an environmental data scientist and associate research scientist with over a decade of experience applying quantitative methods to climate and ocean science, now focused on designing and evaluating environmental monitoring networks. With a PhD in Atmospheric Science and roles spanning the British Antarctic Survey, Georgia Tech, and the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research, Dani blends rigorous research, grant writing, and project leadership to drive data-driven discovery. Their technical toolkit includes adjoint sensitivity analysis and unsupervised classification of ocean data, paired with a talent for translating complex science to diverse audiences. Known for curiosity, openness, and people-focused collaboration, Dani has moved fluidly between research, coordination, and teaching roles—an uncommon mix that helps bridge science, organization, and outreach. Based in Ann Arbor, they are seeking climate-relevant projects where technical depth and community engagement accelerate impact.
11 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy, Atmospheric Science, Doctor of Philosophy, Atmospheric Science at Colorado State UniversityMaster of Science, Mathematics, Master of Science, Mathematics at Georgia Southern UniversityMaster of Science, Physics, Master of Science, Physics at University of Kentucky
English
Github Skills (58)
spatial10
geometry9
matplotlib9
classification9
climate-science9
cartopy9
cartography9
estimate9
geography9
ocean-modelling9
maps9
ocean8
python8
automatic-differentiation8
gmm8
Programming languages (8)
Github contributions (5)
DaniJonesOcean/AdjointAnalysis
Mar 2017 - Sep 2019
Contributions:29 commits, 3 PRs, 25 pushes in 2 years 6 months
statisticspythonadjointmitgcmcalculate
so-wise/antarctic_sea_ice_extent
May 2021 - Feb 2024
Plot Antarctic sea ice from NSIDC, B-SOSE, and other sources
Contributions:1 PR, 16 pushes, 1 branch in 2 years 9 months
pythonantarcticseaiceplotsea-ice
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