Battelle is guided by a founding mission. We invest our knowledge, talents and resources, helping our customers achieve their most important goals. We apply scientific rigor and creativity, succeeding where others may fail and we invest in our communities, making the world better for generations to come. All of us share a common purpose: to solve the greatest challenges of today and tomorrow. Our 22,000 employees work at the forefront of scientific innovation to tackle critical challenges in security, human health, manufacturing, energy and environmental management. Battelle’s work is grounded in the belief that science, technology and a passion for excellence can make industries more competitive and the world a better place. The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) project is focused on building and operating an NSF-sponsored Observatory that that gathers and synthesizes data on the impacts of climate change, land use change and invasive species on natural resources and biodiversity. We are currently seeking a Data Science Lead. This position located in Boulder, CO at the NEON project headquarters. JOB DESCRIPTION
The Data Science Lead is responsible for developing web-based, data science tutorials, informational resources, and tools for helping scientists and students use large, ecological datasets (NEON and NEON- like data), including online data management and analysis tools, subsets of large datasets, and algorithms/code to process and visualize data. In addition, the Data Science Lead will develop and lead workshops, courses and seminars for scientists, faculty and students focused on using large, ecological datasets for scientific research and teaching. He/she will work closely with Battelle/NEON project research scientists, science community, and university faculty to develop resources that support the use of diverse ecological datasets, including NEON data, for research and student learning. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Research, develop and/or oversee content for the NEON Data Skills web portal (neondataskills.org), including content related to o continental-scale ecology, o NEON and NEON-like data, o activities that teach key data management and analysis skills using data subsets, code and GUI-based data analysis tools. • Identify key data products (including both NEON and external datasets) and science topics to be used as part of online data science activities, in collaboration with Battelle/NEON project research scientists and science community at-large. • Develop, test and implement algorithms/code and tools that can be used to analyze NEON data and/or subsets of NEON-like data to support online resources and tools as well as workshops and courses. • Lead, develop, teach and coordinate data science workshops, webinars and online courses focused on NEON-related topics and/or ecological data for scientists, students and faculty • Build partnerships with college/university faculty, researchers and other stakeholders to design, develop and implement data science content • Participate in designing and implementing evaluation and assessment strategies for data resources and programs • Support/assist in developing and implementing strategic plans for business development in data science/skills area • Prepare technical sections of proposals; may manage proposals or major sections of large proposals • Lead and/or oversee project teams developing data science tutorials, informational resources, and tools for helping scientists and students use large, ecological datasets • Participate in scientific conferences, peer review panels, meetings and other appropriate events to network, share resources, and establish/maintain partnerships THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: • Ph.D. in ecology, natural sciences, environmental science, data science or related area and 0-3 years of experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience. • Experience working with key data analysis tools needed to work with large, ecological datasets such as R, Python, Octave, QGIS, ArcGIS, etc. • Experience working with large scientific datasets • Experience developing online resources and/or activities focused on using big data in scientific analyses • Experience developing and implementing data science-based programs, online and in-person, with college-level students and faculty • Demonstrated ability to understand and translate complex data science topics to a variety of audiences • Demonstrated skills in data management and data analysis of a variety of data types • Ability to speak in public to a diversity of audiences including scientists, science educators, college/university faculty, college-level students, and funding agency (NSF) program directors • Strong problem solving and analytical skills and ability to be detail oriented THE FOLLOWING IS DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: • Experience working with online collaboration and development tools – e.g., GitHub, GitHub pages, Jupyter Notebooks • Competence in web content development utilizing basic HTML, Jekyll, and CSS layout • Ability to enter, maintain and revise web content using a content management system (CMS) – e.g. Drupal, joomla, Liferay • Working familiarity with data management tools – e.g. database tools – PostSQL, MySQL, Access • Basic familiarity in using Dreamweaver, InDesign, Photoshop and/or other design software • Experience using and developing content for course management systems for online teaching – e.g. Moodle or Blackboard • Experience developing and funding projects through grant proposals to federal agencies (e.g, NSF, NASA, NOAA), foundations and/or local/regional funding organizations • Understanding of instructional approaches for online science learning such as online courses, learning modules for students, and professional development resources for faculty Apply at: https://jobs.battelle.org/ShowJob/Id/1127946/Data-Science- Lead/ BENEFITS Battelle’s competitive benefits program includes comprehensive medical and dental care, matching 401K, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family. Battelle is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or sexual orientation. For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers
