Research Scientist: Social-Ecological Modeling & Software

Comses; Arizona; On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Arizona is seeking an Assistant / Associate Research Scientist to join its School of Complex Adaptive Systems. The successful candidate will utilize computational modeling and data analysis to advance research on social-ecological systems. Responsibilities include collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, developing software tools, and mentoring students, all while contributing to grant proposals. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical skills and a background in environmental sciences, economics, or computer science.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with computational modeling and analysis.
• Demonstrated expertise in statistics and data science.
• Fluency in programming languages related to social ecological systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with a research team to design and develop computational models.
• Collaborate to identify research questions and interpret results.
• Contribute to grant proposals and mentor students.

Skills

Computational modeling

Data analysis

Simulation

Visualization

Fluency in Python, Julia, or R

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD preferred

Tools

Linux

Docker

Git/GitHub

Geographic Information Systems

Job description

A leading academic institution in Arizona is seeking an Assistant / Associate Research Scientist to join its School of Complex Adaptive Systems. The successful candidate will utilize computational modeling and data analysis to advance research on social-ecological systems. Responsibilities include collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, developing software tools, and mentoring students, all while contributing to grant proposals. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical skills and a background in environmental sciences, economics, or computer science.