Research Scientist: Marine Sensing & Lake Data

University of Minnesota; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and generous time‑of

PSLF opportunity

HSA contributions

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

The University of Minnesota and Duluth campus seek a research-driven professional to advance Lake Superior studies through sensor networks and data-driven analysis. You will lead deployment, QA/QC, and cross‑institution collaboration with Minnesota Sea Grant and industry partners.

Responsibilities include coordinating data management, mentoring interns, and producing reports and manuscripts for publication.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree plus at least six years of relevant experience, or advanced degree plus at least four years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree with one or more years of research training.
• Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Develop research questions and analytical approaches using sensing and monitoring data to understand Lake Superior dynamics.
• Coordinate deployment of an expanding network of sensor buoys in Lake Superior.
• QA/QC for data collection, entry, analysis and metadata.
• Collaborate to provide data to communities for decision making and problem solving.
• Prepare research reports and manuscripts for publication.

Skills

US citizenship

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Education

PhD in limnology / marine science / coastal engineering or related field

BA/BS + 6+ years experience or advanced degree + 4+ years experience

Job description

The University of Minnesota and Duluth campus seek a research-driven professional to advance Lake Superior studies through sensor networks and data-driven analysis. You will lead deployment, QA/QC, and cross‑institution collaboration with Minnesota Sea Grant and industry partners.

Responsibilities include coordinating data management, mentoring interns, and producing reports and manuscripts for publication.