The QuEST Project (Quantifying Ecosystem exports across Space and Time) seeks applications for Research Scientist 2 position with a focus on data management and project coordination. We are looking for a motivated and organized person with a background in ecology, data analytics, biogeochemistry, and/or hydrology to join our team. This multi-institutional research program spans five states (NM, NV, AL, AR, NH) and seven institutions including collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The project will address hydrologic and biogeochemical change in headwater stream networks. Our approach integrates hydrologic modeling with complementary hydrologic and biogeochemical observations within five watersheds across the United States' cross-continental aridity gradient.
Duties include: Collating and managing data collected by the project including large volumes of high-frequency sensor data and model outputs, analytical chemistry data. Working with project investigators to design and deliver data products to long-term open-access repositories. Training participants to track and quality control the various types of project data. Expertise in environmental sensors, hydrologic modeling, and/or geospatial data is required. Interest in participating in occasional fieldwork is desired.
This position will be based at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM. The position is available as early as January 2024 (flexible) and will be hired on a one-year contract with the expectation of renewal for additional years pending satisfactory performance.
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The QuEST Research Scientist will maintain a data management system to collate and organize data (biogeochemical, hydrological, and geospatial data), metadata (field and laboratory), and standards and procedures to assure good coordination across institutions. This may include but is not limited to:
Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
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Cover letter clearly stating the following: - A brief overview of degree work and general research interests - An expression of interest in the types of data that the project is collecting and how it relates to previous research experience - A statement of experience with the data tools mentioned in the qualifications, with clear evidence provided when either required or preferred qualifications are met by the candidate's work history - A statement of interest or commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the sciences, particularly as it relates to mentoring trainees. Curriculum vitae and Application with complete background/work historyPositions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the for additional details.
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