Dear Colleagues, The Jornada Experimental Range is seeking applicants for a Data Scientist position with a focus on managing Long-Term Agroecosystem Research Network (LTAR) databases in support of research activities for the National Wind Erosion Research Network. Duties include: • Establish and maintain metadata, quality assurance, and quality control protocols for ecological, sediment transport and meteorological databases. • Develop a database system that enables integration of National Wind Erosion Research Network data with national ecological monitoring databases maintained by e.g., the Bureau of Land Management and Natural Resources Conservation Service. • Maintain and ensure quality of databases. • Develop data extraction tools to couple monitoring databases with aeolian sediment transport models. • Support data entry, analysis and reporting of monitoring data and related model data products.
Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, informatics, computer science, or other quantitative field (e.g., physical sciences) and five (5) years of professional experience related to the duties as outlined. Solid command of computer software/applications such as Python, R, Microsoft Access, SQL, ArcGIS, etc. Ability to effectively evaluate, prioritize, and solve complex situations and multitask. Ability to effectively establish and manage projects. Possess strong organizational skills and be detail oriented. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively collaborate with co-workers across multiple partner agencies. Preferred Qualifications We seek a highly collaborative Data Scientist with experience in ecoinformatics and big data management. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed coursework in one or more programming languages and/or focussing specifically on data manipulation and analysis. Fieldwork and data collection experience are desirable. Successful applicants should be highly motivated and creative. They should be willing to work independently and as a part of a diverse and multi-disciplinary team. Appointment This appointment is wholly or partly funded by extramural funds (e.g., grant) which is renewed under provisions set by the granter. Employment will be contingent upon performance and continued receipt of funding. This is a full-time appointment based at the Jornada Experimental Range in Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA. The Jornada Experimental Range is a USDA-ARS laboratory located on the New Mexico State University campus. The incumbent would therefore be expected to work closely with both USDA and NMSU employees. Salary and Benefits The position will be hired at the level of Program Manager, Sr. To Apply Interested individuals should submit applications at: https://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/30488 Additional information Contact Dr. Nicholas Webb (nw...@nmsu.edu) http://winderosionnetwork.org
