Hourly Data Analyst

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Nebraska; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

NJIT's Center for Solar Terrestrial Research in Newark, NJ invites applications for an hourly Data Analyst to design, operate, and maintain electrical and electronic systems for solar-terrestrial research.

The role includes data acquisition and transmission via the internet or Iridium, and the design of a 100–200 W autonomous power platform with solar panels and wind turbines for reliable field data collection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for field work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with researchers and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Operate, service/maintain, and upgrade scientific instruments.
• Data acquisition and transmission via internet or Iridium.
• Design/construction of a 100-200 W autonomous power platform with solar and wind for data collection in extreme cold.
• Data processing for scientific applications.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Title

Hourly Data Analyst

Department

Asst/Assoc Professor

Reports To

Associate Professor

Position Summary

Center for Solar Terrestrial Research (CSTR) of the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in Newark, New Jersey invites applications for an hourly data analyst who is expected to design, operate, and maintain electrical and electronic systems for solar-terrestrial research at NJIT in Newark. CSTR is a worldwide leading institution in solar and space physics, operating scientific instruments for geospace environment studies in the polar regions including the Arctic and Antarctic.

The position is anticipated to start in August 2026.

The deadline for applications is August 10th, 2026.

Essential Functions

• Operation, service/maintenance, and upgrade of scientific instruments such as magnetometers, RF transmitter/receivers, imaging systems.
• Data acquisition and transmission over the internet or Iridium satellite link.
• Design/construction of a 100-200-W level, battery-operated power platform with solar panels and wind turbines for reliable, autonomous data acquisition and transmission in extremely cold weather conditions.
• Data processing for scientific applications.

Prerequisite Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally and perform field work in remote locations.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skill to work with researchers and engineers.

Compensation

• $40/hour

At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Range

Hourly Employees

NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items.

FLsa

Non-Exempt

Time Type

Part time

Pay Rate

Hourly

Additional Information

As an EEO employer NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.

Employment at NJIT is subject to the provisions of New Jersey First Act which mandates new employees, who are not NJ residents, to establish primary residence in New Jersey within one year of their appointment to certain positions. The law does not apply to any individual employed at NJIT on a temporary or per semester basis as a visiting or adjunct professor, teacher, lecturer, researcher or administrator.

NJIT is an E-Verify employer and uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization of each new hire.