Temporary Research and Development Associate

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina State University is seeking a Temporary Research and Development Associate to collaborate with scientists on various projects. The role involves data analysis, programming, and problem-solving, requiring a recent degree in a relevant field. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in scientific programming.

Qualifications

• Recent completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.2.
• Experience with scientific programming and languages.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop data inventory and coordinate scientific studies.
• Perform statistical analysis and data formatting.
• Communicate challenges and solutions effectively.

Skills

Scientific programming

Communication

Creative problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant field

Tools

Machine learning

NLP

Cloud computing

High-performance computing

Job description

Temporary Research and Development Associate

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The North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies (NCICS) in Asheville, NC is seeking a Temporary Research and Development Associate to work remotely with Institute and NOAA NCEI scientists on current projects. Responsibilities include data inventory development, scientific study coordination, data search and acquisition, statistical analysis, data formatting and calibration, mathematical model formulation, pipeline development, and machine learning.

The associate will use their education and background to:

• Complete scientific programming, development, or research tasks under the guidance of Institute scientists;
• Utilize programming and software engineering skills with environmental information;
• Research and solve complex issues independently;
• Learn and apply new skills as needed;
• Communicate challenges, approaches, and resolutions effectively;
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Position Details:

• Type: Temporary, 11 months
• Location: Asheville, NC
• Work Schedule: 40 hrs/wk

Minimum Qualifications:

• Recent completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant field with a minimum GPA of 3.2.
• Experience with scientific programming and languages.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with software engineering, machine learning, NLP, scientific applications, environmental data analysis, cloud computing, or high-performance computing.
• Scholarly publications are a plus.

Compensation: $30-40/hr DOQ