Data Scientist/GIS Specialist - UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
LOGAN, UT
About the Job
Data Scientist/GIS Specialist
Requisition ID: 2023-7151
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Research (non-Faculty)
Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time
Job Classification: Non-Benefited
College: Quinney College of Natural Resourcs
Department: Watershed Sciences
Advertised Salary: $15.00 per hour
Overview
We are seeking a researcher to help with data science and/or GIS projects related to aquatic insect biodiversity in Utah and the Intermountain West.
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will contribute to data management and analysis of aquatic insect biodiversity data.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
* Experience working with biodiversity data, preferably for a state or federal agency.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
* Basic knowledge of additional standard programming languages (e.g., R, Python)
* Proficiency with GIS
* Background in ecology, biology, or a related discipline
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
Document size may not exceed 10 MB.
Advertised Salary
$15.00 per hour
ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but may experience occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
University Highlights
is nationally and internationally recognized for its research, extension, and teaching on natural and socio-environmental ecosystems. It is a high-impact college at Utah State University with over $15M in research funding annually, 55 tenure-track faculty in three departments, and close partnerships with federal and state natural resource agencies.
in QCNR is a powerhouse in the science of wet ecosystems, including rivers, lakes, wetlands, reservoirs, and the watersheds that feed them. Faculty are committed to making science useful for planning, management and restoration efforts, and are well-positioned to study and solve complex, interdisciplinary problems with a cadre of ecologists, hydrologists, geomorphologists, biogeochemists, and others.
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utahs premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.
As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.
Utah State is committed to cultivating a where... For full info follow application link.
USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other
status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).
Requisition ID: 2023-7151
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Research (non-Faculty)
Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time
Job Classification: Non-Benefited
College: Quinney College of Natural Resourcs
Department: Watershed Sciences
Advertised Salary: $15.00 per hour
Overview
We are seeking a researcher to help with data science and/or GIS projects related to aquatic insect biodiversity in Utah and the Intermountain West.
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will contribute to data management and analysis of aquatic insect biodiversity data.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
* Experience working with biodiversity data, preferably for a state or federal agency.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
* Basic knowledge of additional standard programming languages (e.g., R, Python)
* Proficiency with GIS
* Background in ecology, biology, or a related discipline
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
Document size may not exceed 10 MB.
Advertised Salary
$15.00 per hour
ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but may experience occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
University Highlights
is nationally and internationally recognized for its research, extension, and teaching on natural and socio-environmental ecosystems. It is a high-impact college at Utah State University with over $15M in research funding annually, 55 tenure-track faculty in three departments, and close partnerships with federal and state natural resource agencies.
in QCNR is a powerhouse in the science of wet ecosystems, including rivers, lakes, wetlands, reservoirs, and the watersheds that feed them. Faculty are committed to making science useful for planning, management and restoration efforts, and are well-positioned to study and solve complex, interdisciplinary problems with a cadre of ecologists, hydrologists, geomorphologists, biogeochemists, and others.
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utahs premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.
As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.
Utah State is committed to cultivating a where... For full info follow application link.
USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other
status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).
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