*JOB OPPORTUNITY @ NCEAS: * *SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMMER/ANALYST*
The National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) seeks a quantitative analyst/scientific programmer/database developer to support the analysis and synthesis of ecological and conservation science information. The incumbent will consult with and advise NCEAS and SNAP ( http://snap.is) researchers on efficient and powerful computational and informatics approaches for advancing scientific investigations; develop, test, and support analyses and informatics products using best-of-class and open-science inspired technologies; instruct and assist in use of these solutions; and work with NCEAS' developers and cyber-infrastructure collaborators to optimize interoperability and long-term sustainability of these codebases and datasets as generalized resources for ecological and conservation science researchers. Skills: specialist in scientific programming and quantitative analyses, with a strong service orientation, extensive experience with ecological, environmental, and conservation data and concepts, and advanced capability using high-end software solutions on Linux, Mac OSX and Windows. Strong familiarity with collecting, organizing and analyzing natural science data, especially relative to ecological, conservation, and geospatial data. Proficiency working with one or more of the following software languages or technologies: R, Python, SAS, Matlab, GRASS, GDAL, Javascript, JSON, C/C++, Java, HTML, XML and RDF. Experience with GIS and remote-sensing techniques and software also desirable, e.g. PostGIS, QGIS, or ArcGIS; as is familiarity with relational or object-oriented database modeling and usage (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL), and emerging trends with NOSQL and cloud-based approaches. Notes: Fingerprinting required. Occasional travel required including occasional work on weekends. Work location in downtown Santa Barbara. Salary $4,958-$6,938/mo. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For primary consideration apply by 8/11/14, thereafter open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #20140333 If any questions about this position, please contact Mark Schildhauer ( [email protected]) (Mark will be out of his office at ESA through Thursday, Aug. 14) --- Mark Schildhauer, PhD Director of Computing National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, NCEAS, UCSB 735 State St., Suite 300 Santa Barbara CA 93101 Email: schild at nceas dot ucsb dot edu Web: http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu NOTE CHANGE-- Ph: 805-893-7450 FAX: 805-893-7541
