Apply now Job no: 505989 Position type: Full-Time 12-Month Department: 191001 - Northern Gulf Institute Location: Hancock County Categories: Professional Position Open Date: May 4 2023
Position Function:
This position will be located at the Mississippi State University Science and Technology Center at the Stennis Space Center, MS to provide marine science support in the development of data management capabilities and visualization techniques for the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its partners. A marine scientist with dataset experience capable of working across multiple marine science disciplines.
Remote work will be considered for this position.
Salary Grade: 13
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Salary commensurate with abilities and experience. The period of performance is estimated to be a minimum of one year with a potential for additional years.
Minimum Qualifications:
Beginning with a bachelor's degree: A professional employee with a bachelor's degree in Marine Science, Computer Science, Data Science or related field and demonstrated competence can begin work at the Research Associate I level.
To begin at the Research Associate II level, one must have a bachelor's degree in the required discipline and a minimum of three years relevant experience and the equivalent of a master's degree.
To begin at the Research Associate III level, one must have a bachelor's degree in the required discipline and a minimum of six years relevant experience and the equivalent of the master's degree.
Beginning with a master's degree: A professional employee with a master's degree in Marine Science, Computer Science, Data Science or related field, one year of relevant experience and demonstrated competence can begin work at the Research Associate II level.
To begin at the Research Associate III level, one must have a master's degree in the required discipline and a minimum of three years relevant experience and the equivalent of a master's degree.
To begin at the Senior Research Associate level, one must have a master's degree in the required discipline and a minimum of six years relevant experience. Beginning with a doctoral degree: A professional employee with a doctoral degree in Marine Science, Computer Science, Data Science or related field with two years of relevant experience and demonstrated competence can begin work at the Research Associate III level.
To begin at the Senior Research Associate level, one must have a doctoral degree in the required discipline and a minimum of three years relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated proficiency with Cloud based programming, Linux, XML/XSLT/XSD, Technical Support, and HTML/DHTML, and XHTML, R, Python, and Google Apps Script or JavaScript.
Comfort with SQL databases.
“Big data” management and analysis experience.
Computer literate and experienced with common word processing, database, and office applications. Proficient in providing software system analysis, design, development, testing, documentation and implementation in a federal Government environment. Familiarity with NOAA NCEI data management policies and procedures as well as NIST specified security protocols. Expert technical writer.
Instructions for Applying:
https:// explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
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Advertised: May 04 2023 Central Daylight Time Applications close: