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
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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.
