Scientific Analyst II (Extended Temporary Employment)

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A public research university in Tucson is seeking a Scientific Analyst II for extended temporary employment. The role involves analyzing remote sensing data and managing geospatial data to support hydrologic research. A master's degree and 3 years of experience are required. The position offers full benefits and a pay range of $28.56 - $35.70 per hour.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition reduction for employees

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage geospatial data for hydrologic research.
• Evaluate trends in stream networks across the US using GIS.
• Prepare scientific journal articles and project reports.

Skills

Remote sensing

Data processing

Strong communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Applied Mathematics, Hydrology or related field

Tools

Python

GIS

Job description

Scientific Analyst II (Extended Temporary Employment) Posting Number req23481 Department Hydrology & Atmospheric Sci Department Website Link https://has.arizona.edu/ Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The Scientific Analyst II will work closely with Dr. Laura Condon to build and analyze remote sensing data products of the hydrologic landscape. Work will involve data processing, workflow development, plotting and analysis. The work will require technical experience in remote sensing and data processing as well as strong graphical and verbal communication skills.

The successful candidate will join a group of highly impactful and collaborative staff and graduate students.

This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage geospatial data to support hydrologic research. This will involve,database management, workflow development and meta datadevelopment.
• Use the developed geospatial databases to evaluate trends in streamnetworks across the US. Work will be done primarily in python andGIS. Candidates will be expected to create maps and graphs of trends in network density for large datasets.
• Contribute to the preparation of project reports and funding proposals.
• Work with Dr. Condon to prepare scientific journal articlesdocumenting the data and analysis workflow and findings. Thecandidate will primarily be responsible for figure creation and workflowdocumentation but will also contribute to manuscript writing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Applied Mathematics, Hydrology or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 20 Job FTE .50 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $28.56 - $35.70 Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 8 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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