The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Scientific Programmer/Analyst
Description:
NCEAS is seeking a scientific programmer/analyst to consult with and advise NCEAS' researchers on efficient, appropriate, and powerful computational approaches and tools for implementing their scientific investigations.
Tasks:
Tasks include assisting target groups in accomplishing analyses by developing, testing, and assisting researchers in the use of custom-developed code created with advanced software tools; helping with or training how to archive analytical products and data; and working with other NCEAS' technologists to coordinate developing codebases and datasets into generalized resources for ecological research.
Requirements:
Specialist in scientific programming and quantitative analyses, ideally with extensive experience with ecological/environmental data and concepts, and advanced capability using high-end software solutions on Linux, MacOSX and Windows machines. Advanced knowledge in several of these areas: statistical procedures and tests, analysis of time series and spatially explicit data, modeling of populations and ecosystems, and the software tools needed for accomplishing these tasks. Strong knowledge in several of these applications: R, Python, Ruby, javascript, SAS, or MATLAB, including expert facility with data processing and manipulation, as well as use of analytical libraries. Advanced programming skills in C/C++, FORTRAN, and Java also desirable. Experience with GIS and remote-sensing techniques and software also desirable, e.g. PostGIS, QGIS, or ArcGIS; as is familiarity with relational or object-oriented database modeling and usage (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
Bachelors degree or higher in ecology, earth and environmental sciences, or related field, with strong quantitative background in analysis, programming, and database development. Strong familiarity with collecting, organizing and analyzing natural science data, especially relative to ecological, conservation, and geospatial data. Candidates with backgrounds in engineering/computer sciences will also be considered if complemented by strong prior experience organizing and analyzing earth and environmental science data. Must have strong communication skills, and work well with other scientist/researchers in intensive collaborations.
Notes:
Fingerprinting required. Occasional need for air travel to meetings, and to work on weekends. Work location in downtown Santa Barbara. If further questions, please contactschild [at] nceas [dot] ucsb [dot] edu ( Mark Schildhauer).
Salary:
$4,674 - $6,541/mo. Position is available for one-year, with a possibility of renewal depending on funding.
Application Information:
For primary consideration apply by 5/2/13, thereafter open until filled. Apply online at https://Jobs.ucsb.edu, Job # 20130163.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Software Designer
Description:
Help create a national software infrastructure for management and analysis of ecological and environmental data. Projects focus on new mechanisms to share data and scientific products to enable reproducible science and facilitate synthetic research. Principal duties include: graphics and user interface design and development for web-based and desktop scientific data management and analysis applications; web-design and development for ecological informatics web sites; creation of end-user documentation and training materials; community outreach and training.
Qualifications:
- Requires a passion for innovative visual design and great user experience in software development supporting the earth and environmental sciences, and a desire to impact the conduct of science through open source software.
- Requires expertise in the graphical design and layout of software user interfaces, and demonstrated graphical design skills.
- Requires an understanding of desktop and responsive web application design and development (e.g., HTML5, JSON, XML, CSS, Javascript), including the use of modern programming languages (e.g., Java), scripting languages (e.g., Python), and web application technologies (e.g., AJAX, jQuery, Django).
- Requires experience with graphic design software (e.g., Illustrator, Photoshop).
- Requires excellent communication skills, including the ability to write end-user documentation about highly technical systems in a manner understandable to ecological and environmental scientists.
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in computer science or an ecology/earth/environmental science field.
Notes:
NCEAS is located in downtown Santa Barbara. Fingerprinting required. Position is part of grant-funded research, and so continuation beyond 2 years depends on future funding availability.
Salary Range: $56,088 - $70,000/yr.
Application Deadline: For primary consideration apply by 3/18/13, thereafter open until filled.
Application Process: Apply online at https://Jobs.ucsb.edu Job #20130087.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Informatics Software Engineer
Description:
Help create a national software infrastructure for management and analysis of ecological and environmental data. Projects focus on new mechanisms to share data and scientific products to enable reproducible science and facilitate synthetic research. Principal duties include: systems analysis, design, and development for server, web-based, and desktop scientific data management and analysis applications; web-design and development for ecological informatics web sites; creation of end-user documentation and training materials; community outreach and training.
Qualifications:
- Requires enthusiasm and interest in application development supporting the earth and environmental sciences, and a desire to impact the conduct of science through open data and open source approaches.
- Requires expertise in software design and development using modern programming languages (e.g., Java, C) for desktop and web application design and development (e.g., HTML, JSON, XML, CSS, XSLT), including scripting languages (e.g., Python, Javascript), and understanding of web application technologies (e.g., AJAX, jQuery, Django).
- Requires expertise in design and development using relational database systems.
- Requires experience with server (e.g., Linux) and desktop operating systems (e.g., Windows, Mac OS X) for cross platform application development.
- Requires thorough understanding of network, Internet, and web programming, and expertise with using software development systems, including build systems (e.g., maven, make, Eclipse), source code control systems (e.g., svn, git), and bug tracking systems.
- Requires excellent communication skills, including the ability to write end-user documentation about highly technical systems in a manner understandable to ecological and environmental scientists.
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in computer science or an ecology/earth/environmental science field.
Notes:
Position is part of grant-funded research, and so continuation beyond 2 years depends on future funding availability. NCEAS is located in downtown Santa Barbara. Fingerprinting required.
Salary Range: $56,088 - $85,000/yr.
Application Deadline: For primary consideration apply by 3/18/13, thereafter open until filled.
Application Process: Apply online at https://Jobs.ucsb.edu Job #20130086
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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