Data management specialist at Georgia Coastal Ecosystems LTER program We are currently seeking a data management specialist to assist with information management for the Georgia Coastal Ecosystems LTER, a major NSF-sponsored research project administered at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA. The employee will assist scientific research staff and graduate students with preparing data and metadata for archiving in the GCE LTER information system, perform routine processing and quality control of near-real-time environmental monitoring data (e.g. weather stations, hydrographic moorings), assist with maintenance of content in project web sites and databases, and create and manage web pages and other content for outreach and educational activities. They will also provide administrative support for project personnel. The job may include periodic travel to the Georgia coast and other research institutions to meet with research staff and students and participate in educational activities.
Candidates are preferred with demonstrated proficiency in scientific data processing and formatting using technical software (Microsoft Excel, Access, MATLAB, R), experience in the use of computer software for web content creation (e.g. Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop), and experience with form-based web and database interfaces, excellent verbal and written communication skills. A Bachelor's degree in environmental science plus 4 years of relevant experience or Master's degree in environmental science are required. For more information or to apply, visit https://www.ugajobsearch.com/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp and search for posting 20120994. Questions should be directed to Wade Sheldon [email protected]. Steve Pennings, GCE-LTER Co-PI Department of Biology and Biochemistry, University of Houston, Houston TX 77204
