Position available immediately for research assistant professor (MS and 4 years experience) or (Ph.D. and 2 years experience) in computer sciences, biological, environmental, applied mathematics or related field. Research position working with big data as part of the Jornada Basin Long Term Ecological Research Program in collaboration with the Jornada Experimental Range USDA –ARS Program in Las Cruces, NM USA. The Jornada scientists use a multi-faceted approach to solving agricultural and ecological problems that requires geo-referencing, harmonization, and analysis of many diverse and complex spatial and temporal data from ground-, aircraft-, and satellite-based sensors. This position would provide data transformations and novel statistical solutions for synthesis and integration of long-term data with geospatial data as well as cyber-security for sensitive data sets. The successful applicant will provide leadership in identifying emerging technologies for acquisition, integration, harmonization, and analysis of complex datasets in support of ecological research. The successful applicant will provide support to scientists in publication of results, including generation of journal-quality figures and working with project leaders to complete manuscripts for submission to journals.
Contact Dr. Debra Peters with questions (debra.pet...@osec.usda.gov) To apply: https://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/27926 ####################################### College Assistant Professor (Research) Contact: Debra Peters, Adjunct Professor Position Summary - Analyze research data using variety of approaches as needed, including univariate, multivariate, and nonparametric statistical analyses for long-term data and geospatial data analyses of large-scale, complex, and diverse data sets. - Provide cyber-security for sensitive data sets. - Manage existing long-term databases and GIS datasets as well as construction and QA/QC of new databases. - Use statistical analyses and other informational techniques and software for geospatial representation and processes by applying analytical methods to geospatial data including use of GIS and geomatics (downloading, storing, processing, harmonizing, and delivering spatially- and temporally-resolved geographic information). - Provide leadership in identifying emerging technologies for acquisition, integration, harmonization, and analysis of complex datasets in support of ecological research. - Oversee design and maintenance of web-based and mobile platform user interfaces in support of long-term and spatially-resolved data (e.g., Drupal and ArcGIS). - Provide support to scientists in publication of results, including generation of journal-quality figures, writing first drafts of manuscripts and reports, and working with project leaders to complete manuscripts for submission to journals. Required qualifications - Master’s degree (in hand by hire date) and 4 years experience or Ph.D. (in hand by hire date) and 2 years experience in computer sciences, biological, environmental, applied mathematics or related field. - Demonstrated experience with software development, computer data organization, and multivariate statistical analyses. - Advanced programming skills with scripting languages (SAS, R, Python, etc.). Demonstrated experience working with large, complex geospatial datasets (including acquisition, harmonization, QA/QC, variable selection, cybersecurity, and analysis). - Demonstrated experience with web development (Drupal, JavaScript, Shiny or similar), and with geospatial software (ArcGIS). - Demonstrated written communication skills, and good oral communication. At least 1 full time year of specialized work experience in similar field. Preferred qualifications - Experience working with long-term or large-scale geo-spatial ecological data. Special requirements: A US Driver’s license is required. Some travel may be required.
