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Job Description
This position will perform basic data analysis software programming and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tasks such as digitizing editing of created datasets attribution of created datasets quality assessment and quality control of weather datasets and groundwater pumping datasets and development of software scripts to process weather data and satellite imagery.
Additional Key Job Duties:
organizing equipment
help set up weather stations in the lab
install and maintain stations in the field
troubleshoot sensors
drive in the field for vegetation mapping etc.
analyze and QAQC data using GIS and Python
Required Qualifications
Basic computer skills such as use of spreadsheets documents;
Problem solving skills;
Experience with software programming and familiar with math and data analysis software.
Compensation Grade
$20/hr
Schedule
620 hrs/week
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to frequently stoop been kneel stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; requires the ability to lift carry and move up to 50 lbs.
FullTime Equivalent
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Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant notification and permission.
Newly hired faculty and postdoctoral fellows must assure that their official transcript is submitted to the Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment. Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
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DRI employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. DRI only sponsors aliens applying for research faculty or postdoctoral fellow positions (J1 or H1B Visas).
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