Job description
Job Summary
Support modeling of marsh responses to sea-level rise and conduct field work.
This research grant position is established to support expanded activities or projects.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience in marine or coastal related science, engineering or geosciences.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications
High level knowledge of multiple computer languages, math, and statistics.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
A high level of skill in GIS, computer modeling, data analysis using SAS.
Good working knowledge of programming languages VB, R, or Python.
Knowledge about coastal processes, especially related to marsh ecology and geomorphology.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, and possess effective oral and written communication skills.
Evidence of productivity.
Ability to perform manual work outdoors in a harsh environment, dirt, mud, rain, insects, heat and cold.
Must be able to drive a pickup truck and boat.
Must have excellent speaking and written English language skills.
Must be able to travel overnight.
Job Duties Job Duty
Analyze tide, LiDAR, SET, TSS, and vegetation data and incorporate into models.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty
Incorporate that latest 1D version of MEM into a 2D, spatially explicit form.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty
Synthesize results and write papers for peer reviewed journals.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty
Participate in field trips to salt marshes to collect data.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty
Participate in meetings and make presentations to collaborating scientists and sponsors.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty
Prepare reports and publications.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Position Attributes Hazardous weather category Non-Essential Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR Drug and Alcohol Testing.
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Required Skill Profession
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