[LTER-im] Fwd: Data Specialist Position at UCSB in Data Science

[Margaret O'Brien]

Hello IMs -
There is a job opening at UCSB, for an entry-level data specialist. Info
below, in case you know someone.

thanks -
Margaret



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




---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Jenn Caselle <caselle at ucsb.edu>
Date: Wed, Mar 31, 2021 at 2:18 PM
Subject: Junior Specialist Position at UCSB in Data Science
To: Jenn Caselle <jenn.caselle at ucsb.edu>
Cc: Alex Wegmann <alex.wegmann at tnc.org>


Dear Colleagues,  *please forward widely.*  Thanks.

*JPF01968 Palmyra Atoll Data Scientist (Junior Specialist), Marine Science
Institute, University of California, Santa Barbara*

The Marine Science Institute invites applications for a Junior Specialist
to engage in a data science project relating to conservation and ecological
research that has taken place at Palmyra Atoll over the past decades. The
project involves retrieval and organization of data sets, and developing
code for documentation of data with upload to established data repositories.

The Junior Specialist will work collaboratively with the PI and partners at
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to seek datasets from researchers with
documented research occurring at Palmyra Atoll between 2000 and present.
The Junior Specialist will organize, document and submit datasets to the
Palmyra Data Library within the Environmental Data Initiative data
repository. The Junior Specialist will develop data editing and publishing
workflow protocols for The Nature Conservancy Palmyra and partner data. The
Junior Specialist will also assist with deployment of a conservation impact
survey while acquiring datasets from Palmyra researchers. The Junior
specialist will assist in mentorship of a data intern. The position will
work closely with Project leads from UCSB and The Nature Conservancy.


*Basic Qualifications: A baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) in
ecology, environmental science, computer science, or a related field*








*Preferred Qualifications: • Masters or Doctoral degree in ecology,
environmental science, data science, computer science, or a related field •
Familiarity with ecological or environmental science research • Experience
in data management and/or analysis • Experience building structured
metadata • Proficiency in a scientific computing language (R, MATLAB,
Python) • Experience or comfort with training others. • Strong
communication skills*

The duration of the initial appointment is 12 months at 100% time at the
Junior Specialist level; reappointment for an additional year(s) is
possible depending on performance and funding. The position is available
immediately. Salary is competitive, commensurate with the applicant’s
qualifications.

Please upload a cover letter including a description of your experience in
data management and analysis, a curriculum vitae, and contact information
for up to three references to:

https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF01968

*For primary consideration apply by April 21, 2021*

Position is open until filled.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to
the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research,
teaching and service as appropriate to the position.

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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