Data Visualization, Database, Geospatial Statistical, Large data sets, Linux Operating system, MATLAB Programming, Oceanography, PostgreSQL, Python Programming, R Programming, Shell Scripting language, SQL, Unix Operating system, Web APIs
The Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering Department is searching for a data scientist to join the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) Coastal and Global Scale Nodes (CGSN) Data Team. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for benefits. Occasional remote work is allowable.
This operationally- and data-focused team is responsible for ensuring that data from oceanographic moorings and vehicles are being served to the science community with appropriate quality flags and annotations, working to improve data quality through changes in instrumentation, infrastructure, or processes, and working with science users on data access and issues. OOI is an NSF funded project with the purpose of providing infrastructure and instrumentation to measure physical, chemical and biological processes for the scientific community.
The internal working title for this position could be either Research Associate I. The final level of the position will be determined commensurate with the selected candidate's level of education & experience.
Essential Functions
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Education & Experience
For Research Associate I –
Bachelor's degree in a specifically related field (e.g., oceanography, physics, chemistry, biology, a related geophysical science, or data science) with some experience, or evidence of appropriate skills gained through experience in the absence of a formal degree.
Experience:
Special Requirements
WHOI has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy in effect, where you must register your full vaccination status (vaccination plus booster) in order to begin employment. The registration process is confidential and entails submitting your official vaccination records or requesting to engage in the interactive exemption process for either a medical or religious reason.
Physical Requirements
Physical duties for this position include but are not limited to, ability to lift less than 25 lbs independently, 2 times per day; carry 10-25 lbs, 2 times per day. Visual abilities to include near, far, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to distinguish basic colors. Hearing requirements include the ability to hear and respond to instructions, communicate effectively in loud areas (pier/dock, warehouse). Other physical tasks include occasional prolonged standing/walking; use of hands for basic /fine grasping and manipulation, repetitive motion, reaching above and below the shoulders, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, twisting, and stooping. Other occupational requirements include talking, traveling, working around others, and with others. Will be exposed to dust or other irritants and electrical/mechanical/power equipment hazards. Physical duties are subject to change.
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is a private, nonprofit research and higher education facility dedicated to the study of marine science and engineering. Established in 1930 in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, it is the largest independent oceanographic research institution in the U.S., with staff and students numbering about 1,000.
Woods Hole, Falmouth, MA, USA
0-2 year