Job Description
Operating Title
Research Scientist I (Open to Internal Candidates Only)
Long Classification Title
Research Scientist I
Campus Location
Durham
Department
UNH Earth Systems Research Centers
Summary of Position
The Research Scientist I will participate in basic and applied research in the field of Forest Ecology. In collaboration with US Forest Service’s Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program, the successful candidate will assist with the development of software that aids in the collection, compilation, and analysis of forest inventory data, as well as provide database technical support in the form of editing and distribution of data. Duties include computer programming in R, Git, and SQL to integrate complex geospatial datasets, recognize data errors and gaps, and examine relationships. Production of visual data interpretations are integral to generate authoritative reports, dashboards, and web content for both internal and external audiences. They will be familiar with FIA field and office inventory techniques and data applications and will participate in the development of a workflow to improve and enhance methodologies that study urban and non-urban forest trends. Strong oral and written communications are required to develop presentations, prepare, and present scientific and technical reports, as well as convey findings, recommendations and conclusions to colleagues, the scientific community, and the general public.
Acceptable minimum level of education
Bachelor's
Acceptable minimum years of experience
3 years
Posting Number
PS4847FY25
Other minimum qualifications
Advanced experience reporting with R and RStudio; experience working with relational databases via SQL database language; ability to follow existing ETL pipelines internal Forest Service databases and external IDEs; code management and collaboration using Git and Github
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity working with Esri products and Oracle databases. experience in remote sensing and image processing of optical sensors.
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/62991Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.00
Grade
17
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
Posting Date
09/11/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Closing Date
09/21/2024
Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?
Yes
Interested Internal Candidates Exist?
Yes
Job Category
Salaried Staff (Exempt)
Appointment Type
Grant Funded
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None applicable
Duty/Responsibility
- Maintain documentation of business rules and research approaches pertaining to defining, collecting, processing, analyzing, and reporting on the status and trends of urban forests.
Duty/Responsibility
- Research methods to document and prepare inventory data for analysis and publication, including testing and quantitative assessment of value‐added data.
Duty/Responsibility
- Research methods to provide population estimates with minimum sampling error for domains of interest in the population.
Duty/Responsibility
Aid in the creation and dissemination of reports for urban forest analysts and FIA partners.
a. Analytical report detailing how information was collected, processed, maintained, and analyzed.
b. Summary report of preliminary data analysis and trends.
c. Published report presenting summaries of research and analysis results for the urban forest.
Duty/Responsibility
Research methods for conducting cohesive analyses by integrating Urban FIA data with other data sets including rural FIA. E.g.
a. Ecological gradients
b. Climatic hardiness zones
c. Urban forestry regions
d. U.S. forest land
e. Census blocks
f. Socio-economic factors
g. Health factors
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