[LTER-im] Fwd: Fwd: [GEO BON - MBON] Position with Smithsonian MarineGEO: Data and Information Technology Coordinator

Thu Apr 20 09:53:09 PDT 2017

Hi IMs -
Below is a job ad for a ecological data manager for the Smithsonian - in 
case you know anyone in our field out there looking. My understanding 
(could be wrong) is that most of Tennenbaum's work is near/in the Caribbean.

Margaret

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Margaret O'Brien
ORCID: 0000-0002-1693-8322
Information Management
Marine Science Institute, UCSB
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
805-893-2071 (voice)
http://environmentaldatainitiative.org
http://sbc.marinebon.org
http://sbc.lternet.edu

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From: *MarineGeo* <MarineGeo at si.edu <mailto:MarineGeo at si.edu>>
Date: Wed, Apr 19, 2017 at 9:50 AM
Subject: [GEO BON - MBON] Position with Smithsonian MarineGEO: Data and 
Information Technology Coordinator
To: MarineGeo <MarineGeo at si.edu <mailto:MarineGeo at si.edu>>

> /Please distribute widely!/
> (and apologies for cross-postings)
>
> *The Smithsonian-led Marine Global Earth Observatory (MarineGEO) 
> program seeks a Data Manager:*
>
> Data and Information Technology Coordinator 
> <https://marinegeo.si.edu/marinegeo-job-opportunities>
> *
>
> *The Smithsonian Marine Global Earth Observatory (MarineGEO) 
> <https://marinegeo.si.edu/> seeks a talented, motivated, and 
> collaborative person to help implement and expand a network-wide 
> data/information system to support its scientific mission of 
> conducting coordinated, global research on marine biodiversity and 
> ecosystems.  This position serves as the data and 
> information technology coordinator, a key role for the MarineGEO 
> network of partners dispersed nationally and internationally.  The 
> coordinator serves a central function of facilitating research and 
> data-driven discovery across the network by stewarding data 
> management, system administration, and data collaboration.
>
> *Duties*:
>
> • Data Management: Design, develop, and implement a data management 
> strategy and software to collect, process, analyze, disseminate, and 
> archive all MarineGEO data.  Develop and deploy web-based and local 
> software applications for data integration, management, analysis, and 
> visualization.
> • System Administration: Using best practices, provide recommendations 
> for and implement data management solutions, data standards, and data 
> architectures needed for data acquisition, access, use, and storage.  
> Ensure compliance with applicable data policies and standards.
> • Collaboration: Work with, train, and serve as a liaison to users 
> and partner organizations to ensure proper data entry, use, analysis, 
> and interoperability while meeting user system requirements.
>
> *Desired Skills:*
>
> • Demonstrated expertise in computer programming and in 
> designing, building, and using client-server, relational, 
> object-oriented, and/or triplestore database systems and applications.
> • Ability and experience in web development, web applications, 
> web-database back- and front-end interfaces (e.g., uploading 
> data, customized queries, data visualization).
> • Knowledge and experience in standards and conventions for 
> data management, administration, and systems life-cycle management.
> • Excellent verbal, written, and scientific communication skills.
> • Facility in working as part of a highly collaborative 
> and interdisciplinary team.
> • Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: 
> ecology, environmental sciences, marine sciences, genetics, or taxonomy.
> • Experience coding for data acquisition, manipulation, summary, 
> and presentation using common languages and standards such as: 
> C, Java, Python, Perl, R, HTML, XML, PHP, etc.
> • Comfort working with multiple data formats, including XML, 
> JSON, spreadsheets, video, audio, photo, and text.
> • Experience working with data from biodiversity- and 
> environment-related research fields.
>
> *Required*:
>
> • Master’s degree in computer, natural, or physical sciences, plus 
> two years relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree in one of those 
> fields with at least five years relevant work experience.
> • Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport for travel purposes.
>
> *Position Details:*
>
> • This is not a Federal Position, but has similar requirements 
> and benefits.
> • The Smithsonian embraces diversity and equal employment opportunity.
> • Location: Edgewater, Md. or Washington, D.C.  The Smithsonian does 
> not pay relocation expenses.
> • Occasional travel may be necessary.
> • Salary range: $54,000-80,000, commensurate with experience.
>
> *To Apply:*
>
> Please send a single PDF file to MarineGEO at si.edu 
> <mailto:MarineGEO at si.edu> using the subject line “Application: Data IT 
> Coordinator” in the email.  The PDF should include: a cover letter 
> briefly stating interest and highlighting relevant experience, a CV, 
> and a list of three references with title and contact information.  
> The CV should include any public examples of previous software work. 
>  Application review will begin May 1 and continue until the position 
> is filled or May 31, whichever is sooner.
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*Maria C. Murray, Ph.D.*
/Program Manager/
/MarineGEO and Tennenbaum Marine Observatories Network/
Smithsonian Institution
P.O. Box 37012
National Museum of Natural History, MRC 106
Washington, DC 20013-7012

MurrayMC at si.edu <mailto:MurrayMC at si.edu>
(202) 633-4543 <tel:%28202%29%20633-4543>
marinegeo.si.edu <http://marinegeo.si.edu/>
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