RIEEE Environmental Data Scientist

Position Title RIEEE Environmental Data Scientist Position Number 093741 Department Res Inst Energy, Environ & Economic - 230000 Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors. Minimum Qualifications

• We seek a self-starter capable of developing and implementing data workflows, from research questions through visualization and communication, in collaboration with researchers across a range of disciplines.
• Candidates with a Master's or Ph.D. in Environmental Data Science, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field are preferred, but candidates with a BS in a similar field with 10+ years of direct experience in the responsibilities and duties of this position may also be considered.
• Experience in developing scientific data management tools/processes to manage large volumes of data originating from sensors or other continuous data sources.
• Demonstrable knowledge in a programming language or languages often applied to environmental datasets; examples could include R, Python, mySQL, MATLAB and JavaScript, remote sensing, and/or GIScience.
• Experience in developing geospatial web tools for advanced visualization and real-time data analysis.
• Qualifications and competence to develop and deliver instructional modules relevant to supported inquiry areas at Appalachian State University.

License/Certification Required
N/A Essential Duties and Responsibilities
We seek a highly motivated and collaborative research scientist to develop, manage and help faculty leverage complex environmental research datasets that underpin multiple “living laboratory” research and educational assets at Appalachian State University and beyond.

Through individual work and support of a broad range of faculty research programs, the RIEEE Environmental Data Scientist will enable growth and sustained momentum of basic and applied sustainability research in strategic areas of strength across the university. The below topical areas of focus will help determine the research work relationships that are most critical to the position, based on the faculty and staff working in these areas.

I nquiry areas include, but are not limited to:

• Water resources in changing environments – water quality/quantity monitoring, nutrient loading, restoration assessment, watershed, and groundwater modeling.
• Meteorology and climate science in mountain environments – aerosol, precipitation and trace gas analysis, meteorological data.
• Nutrient flow tracing through environmental compartments throughout the High Country region, beginning with phosphorus mapping and mass balancing and including agroecology and sustainable forestry applications.
• Built and controlled environment – building controls automation, energy conservation, indoor air quality, controlled-environment agriculture, precision irrigation, and greenhouse lighting.
• Clean energy, utility operations, and carbon emissions – greenhouse gas ( GHG ) inventories, photovoltaic (PV) system optimization, load management, distributed energy resources, global carbon time series.

The person in this position will support these and other areas of inquiry in a multidisciplinary environment, by providing key data science expertise. This position will also serve as a shared resource to build and maintain data science competency in researchers and student research assistants. Responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to multiple projects involving the design, implementation, and integration of datasets and data processing workflows.
• Submit proposals for research funding, in collaboration with others and independently.
• Support project teams in generating and adhering to data management plans.
• Collaborate on the acquisition, processing, validation, quality control, and exploratory analysis of multiple complex datasets.
• Support broad and secure access to data and data products, when appropriate, via online data repositories, real-time visualizations, the development of new access tools, and/or contributions to external data repositories.
• Manage disparate, “messy” datasets characterized by uncertainty and varying degrees of established standardization.
• Write, test, and document high-quality code using various languages and tools.
• Contribute to the production of research products, including data products, visualizations, research publications, training modules, and conference presentations.
• Liaise with Appalachian's Information Technology Services' ( ITS ) systems and others as appropriate to represent research interests in infrastructure development and ensure data are secure and competently managed per University, sponsor, and other relevant guidelines.
• Serve as the point of contact for international and national environmental data providers and users, where appropriate.

Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of a professional position within a university. Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV

List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with Contact Information. AA/EEO Statement
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

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(828) 262-3056 Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community. Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/33949 Posting Number 201500949P