Summary: The Annis Water Resources Institute is seeking a data scientist. This person will collaborate with multiple investigators to maintain existing relational databases and construct additional databases for ongoing long-term monitoring efforts. These databases will store diverse data sets related to research in environmental science.
Primary Duties:
- updating data, data structures, and metadata;
- developing pipelines for data quality control;
- consultation with environmental scientists on database design and construction; and
- improving tools for data processing and visualization.
Secondary Duties: data analysis and publication.
Required Qualifications:
- associate’s or bachelor’s degree in ecology, environmental engineering, or computer/data science
- fluency in the R programming language
- experience working with relational databases
- desire to work in a collaborative environment
- strong project management skills
- the ability to work independently and meticulously
Preferred Qualifications:
- M.S. or Ph.D. in ecology, environmental engineering, or computer/data science
- experience analyzing long-term datasets
- demonstrated success working in a collaborative setting
- experience with project tracking or version control tools
- previous work with geospatial tools and analysis
Salary: $40,000 – $75,000, commensurate with experience
- Limited benefits package including medical, life insurance, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.
Department/Division: Annis Water Resources Institute/College of Liberal Arts and Science
Campus: Lake Michigan Center, Muskegon, Michigan
How to Apply: Apply online at GVSU Careers. Candidates should submit 1) a brief cover letter summarizing their past experiences and fit for the position, 2) a resume detailing education, skills, and experience relevant to the position, and 3) the names and contact information for three references. The electronic application will allow you to upload these materials, in the same file location.
Review of applications will begin February 15th, 2025. This posting may be closed at anytime thereafter.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
The Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI) is a world-class research facility situated on Muskegon Lake in Muskegon, MI, on the shores of Lake Michigan. The institute houses a dozen faculty, numerous research staff, and a robust graduate program. Located 30 miles from the main Grand Valley State University campus, AWRI maintains state-of-the-art analytical and molecular laboratories, a mesocosm facility, and two research vessels. Please visit the AWRI website (www.gvsu.edu/wri) for more information on our faculty, facilities, research programs, and educational/outreach initiatives.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
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