Geological Sciences Researcher II 528255
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Job Location:
Tuscaloosa, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $62300 - Midpoint: $81000 (Salaried E10)
Department/Organization:204441 - Geological Sciences
Normal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary:The Geological Sciences Researcher II oversees geological science research projects and assumes responsibility for the day-to-day activity supporting project. Makes significant contributions to the planning and design of research and creative projects. Assists in short- and long-term planning and project goals. May assist with research and creative proposals and dissemination of project findings.
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree and four (4) years of geological sciences or closely related research experience; OR masters degree and two (2) years of geological sciences or closely related research experience; OR doctoral degree and some geological sciences or closely related research experience. Post-Baccalaureate degree is highly preferred (Masters degree or higher).
Skills and Knowledge:Knowledge of scientific computing data assimilation and machine learning frameworks. Proficiency in writing clean efficient and well-documented code. Mathematics including linear algebra and partial differential equations. Ability to implement software solutions based on technical specifications provided by researchers. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Preferred Qualifications:PhD in Geology Geography Civil Engineering Computer Science Mathematics Physics or a related quantitative field. Expertise in modeling geophysical systems. Strong proficiency in machine learning libraries such as PyTorch. Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git) and collaborative software development.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity:The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOCsKnow Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegalposter.
The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality free speech and academic freedom.Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Intelligence Community Experience
- Python
- Spss
- Microsoft Word
- R
- Regression Analysis
- Windows
- Stata
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Data Modeling
- Writing Skills
