Palaeoclimate Database Manager & Programmer

United States Digital Space LLC; Reading; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Database Manager and Scientific Programmer will support a dynamic team of researchers in reconstructing past environments as part of the EcoArch project. Based in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science, Reading, you will provide programming and database support to manage data and model resources.

Ideal candidates have high-level programming skills with Python and R, experience with relational databases (Access, MySQL), strong analytical abilities, and good communication to

Qualifications

• High-level of programming skills, including extensive experience with Python and R.
• Hands-on experience of designing and using relational databases (ACCESS, MySQL).
• Analytical skills, including the use of appropriate statistical techniques (A, I)

Responsibilities

• Provide programming and database support for the EcoArch research team.
• Obtain data from external sources and design databases for palaeodata and model simulations.
• Analyze palaeodata and model outputs and implement quality control procedures.
• Contribute to scientific dissemination and publication activities of the research team.

Skills

Python

R

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Access

MySQL

Job description

The Database Manager and Scientific Programmer will support a dynamic team of researchers in reconstructing past environments as part of the EcoArch project. Based in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science, Reading, you will provide programming and database support to manage data and model resources.

Ideal candidates have high-level programming skills with Python and R, experience with relational databases (Access, MySQL), strong analytical abilities, and good communication to