Seeking an innovative information specialist or an ecosystem scientist with deep experience in information science to help us build the StreamPULSE data portal for visualizing and analyzing environmental sensor data from rivers across the United States. We are seeking an information specialist to create an online data portal and provide data analysis and visualization support for a continental network of freshwater researchers supported by major new funding from NSF’s Macrosystems Program. The successful applicant will be housed within Duke’s River Center (http://dukerivercenter.weebly.com/) and will work closely with both River Center scientists and data scientists of the USGS Center for Integrated Data Analytics (http://cida.usgs.gov/). The ideal candidate will have experience with web design and data management, familiarity with statistical analysis, and either an advanced degree or significant work experience. Our new team member will aid in developing analysis and visualization tools for collating, exploring and modeling high-resolution chemical and physical sensor data derived from streams throughout the United States. In addition to managing data for the team, the successful applicant will help create associated tools and techniques for training and outreach to a global network of researchers and freshwater managers and will assist in the development of educational products that promote a new understanding of freshwater ecosystems. Familiarity with scientific computing languages (e.g. R, python) and relational databases (e.g. mySQL, PostgreSQL) is required. Experience with web development (e.g., proficiency in HTML, CSS, javascript); the use of web data services (e.g. REST); and an understanding of data standards for time series observations (e.g., waterML) and data formats (e.g., XML, NetCDF, JSON) is preferred.
Significant opportunities exist for independent research in ecological synthesis, software development or information science depending upon the applicant’s career aspirations. Salary will be competitive and we are open to several possible employment possibilities depending upon applicant preferences (contract based vs. full-time employment) and experience (technical staff to postdoctoral scholar). Now accepting applications for a position beginning as early as October 1, 2015. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Emily Bernhardt ([email protected])
