Ecological or oceanographic data specialist (junior/assistant/associate) Job Description: The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Marine Science Institute seeks an individual who can provide analytical and research support as part of our new marine biodiversity observing network (MBON). The MBON is an ambitious five-year project focused on quantifying 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-time 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 preparing 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. Initial full time appointment for one year, with strong possibility for additional 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.rasswei...@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.
