[LTER-im] Fwd: [ECOLOG-L] Hiring ecological data analyst at UCSB

[James Brunt]

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Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Hiring ecological data analyst at UCSB
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2015 10:17:52 -0500
From: Andrew Rassweiler <rassweil at LIFESCI.UCSB.EDU>
Reply-To: Andrew Rassweiler <rassweil at LIFESCI.UCSB.EDU>
To: ECOLOG-L at LISTSERV.UMD.EDU

Ecological or oceanographic data specialist (junior/assistant/associate)

Job Description: The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Mari
ne
Science Institute seeks an individual who can provide analytical and
research support as part of our new marine biodiversity observing networ
k
(MBON). The MBON is an ambitious five-year project focused on quantifyin
g
biodiversity of a broad range of marine taxa in the Santa Barbara
Channel. A
major aspect of this project is integration of existing biological and
physical data streams including data collected by divers, research
cruises,
fixed instruments, and through remote sensing. We seek to hire a full-ti
me
analyst to help us manage and analyze these data. Core
responsibilities will
include writing computer code to process and combine existing data sets,
collaborating with project staff on analyses of these data, and preparin
g
data products for dissemination through our website and other data
portals.

Essential qualifications:
•	Excellent quantitative skills and training.
•	Experience with scientific programming in Matlab (or with very strong
skills in another object oriented language such as Python).
•	The ability to manage complex database projects with limited
supervision.
•	Attention to detail and a willingness to document data processing
workflows.
•	Strong interpersonal skills to function within a collaborative
research team.
•	Ability to balance a diverse portfolio of responsibilities
simultaneously.
•	Demonstrated written and oral scientific communication skills.
•	Bachelors or masters in ecology, applied statistics, computer
science, or
similar quantitative data-intensive field.

Preferred qualifications:
•	Experience with SQL and R.
•	Familiarity with relational databases.
•	Knowledge of ecology, marine science, oceanography, and related fields
.
•	Experience with biodiversity research.
•	Some familiarly with website design and maintenance (e.g., HTML, CSS).
•	Familiarity with SSH and XML construction and usage.
•	Experience with GIS.

Salary and Benefits: Salary step commensurate with qualifications. Initi
al
full time appointment for one year, with strong possibility for addition
al
years of employment contingent upon performance. Initial review date of
applications will begin January 4, 2016 but the position will be open
until
filled. Start date is negotiable but targeted for early 2016. Full
benefits
package included. For further information please contact Dr. Andrew
Rassweiler at andrew.rassweiler at lifesci.ucsb.edu.

To apply: Please submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information
for 2-3
references online at:
https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00644

The department is especially interested in candidates who can
contribute to
the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research,
teaching and service. The University of California is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by law.


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