Research Associate II, Full-Stack Geospatial Data Analytics

University of Idaho

Research Associate II, Full-Stack Geospatial Data Analytics

Location: Moscow

Division/College: College of Natural Resources

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
Performs research activities and analysis; implements, evaluates and recommends adjustments to research procedures. Responsible for synthesizing and independently preparing results for publication. Works under general supervision with a significant degree of creativity and latitude. May coordinate research operations and the daily activities of junior research personnel.

Duties may include:

• Participate in planning and/or designing of major scientific projects, studies, or applications
• Plan and conduct research and analysis of scientific data
• Prepare graphic and narrative reports
• Interpret test results and comparing with determined standards and limits
• Perform site inspections and field oversight if field work is required
• Plan, design, develop, monitor and/or evaluate a distinct portion of a scientific project, study or application
• Research, design, implement, standardize, and evaluate new procedures
• Maintain detailed records of results and prepares written reports acceptable to the Principal Investigator and funding agencies
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in a Physics-centric natural resources field with an emphasis on applied statistics, geospatial data analytics, and or software programming

• Two years of research experience beyond receipt of Master's Degree related to the domain of this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise in remote sensing for natural resource applications
• Demonstrated experience working with LiDAR data for natural resource applications including flight and acquisition planning, processing of point-cloud data with summary raster metrics, and validation/accuracy assessment of the results
• Proficiency in Python as a developer including demonstrated experience applying SciPy, NumPy, Matplotlib, and Pandas packages related to natural resource analytics and research
• Demonstrated experience creating and interpretating complex statistical models, with a focus on the validation of remotely sensed products
• Demonstrated experience with statistical modeling and proficiency with different programming languages, such as Python, C/C++, R, and or SAS
• Strong data visualization skills
• Experience advising graduate and/or undergraduate research projects
• Oral and written communication skills and experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience working in a team environment

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• None

None


Required Licensures, Certifications or other


Posting Number: SP004549P

Posting Date: 08/06/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
This position is open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants who have submitted their materials by August 20th, 2024.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.



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