The National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) seeks a full-time Data Science Instructor to join the cyberinfrastructure (CI) group in developing and delivering workshops aimed at teaching natural and social scientists how to apply data science skills in pursuit of their research goals.
The incumbent will review existing open source training materials, plan and create new curricula, and curate related repositories. In addition, she or he will deliver the training materials at hands-on workshops in the Annapolis, Maryland/Washington D.C. area, following in the Software Carpentry/Data Carpentry style of training. Workshop audiences may include undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty, as well as NGO and government researchers. Topics may include data management best practices, techniques for cleaning and restructuring data, basic database development, data analysis and visualization, geospatial data processing and analysis, collaborative coding and version control, and integration and appropriate use of various computing tools for these tasks. The ideal candidate will have a mix of experience in programming, science, and math with a passion for hands-on teaching and enthusiasm for learning new tools and developing new training materials to help scientists apply them. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in natural, social, computer, or information science Teaching experience in a formal (e.g., classroom, lab) or informal (e.g., Software Carpentry) setting Experience using R or Python for data management, analysis, and visualization tasks Basic working knowledge of command line operations and environment Excellent verbal communication ability and interpersonal skills Strong organizational skills for planning, coordinating, and delivering workshops DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of SQL and open-source geospatial tools Excellent written communication ability Working knowledge of Git TO APPLY Visit http://www.sesync.org/careers/data-science-instructor for complete details. Evaluation of applications will begin December 1, 2015, and continue until the position is filled. The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
