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Research Data Analyst III
University of California Santa Barbara
Job Posting Details
Payroll Title: RSCH DATA ANL 3
Job Code: 006257
Job Open Date: 4/19/24
Application Review Begins: 5/6/24
Department Code (Name): ERTH
Percentage of Time: 100
Union Code (Name): 99
Employee Class (Appointment Type): 1 - Staff: Contract
FLSA Status: Exempt
Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS
Salary Grade: 23
Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $85,400 - $117,000/yr.
Full Salary Range: The full salary range for this position is $85,400 - $156,800/yr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.
Work Location: The position can be remote or based at one of several of the institute's campuses or associated research stations.
Working Days and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 - 5 (days and hours may vary)
Benefits Eligibility: Full
Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement if applicable: Hybrid (Both UC & Non-UC locations)
Special Instructions
For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.
Department Marketing Statement
The Earth Research Institute is an organized research unit whose mission is to support research and education in the sciences of our solid, fluid and living Earth. ERI fosters new multidisciplinary collaborations studying how Earth processes affect mankind and how mankind perturbs the Earth. Professor Alex Simms is the Interim Director of the unit. Seventy-three independent research groups and three centers conduct and administer their research using the facilities and resources of the Institute.
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Brief Summary of Job Duties
The Resilience Institute Bridging Biological Training and Research (RIBBiTR) invites applications for a data manager to assist the institute's researchers in developing and managing workflows for the collection, sharing, and archiving of ecological data. RIBBiTR is a multi-campus institute funded by the National Science Foundation Biology Integration Institutes program, and is focused on understanding factors facilitating the resilience of amphibians in the face of emerging infectious diseases and other global stressors. This is a full-time, one-year position, with the possibility of up to three additional years pending satisfactory performance. The position can be remote or based at one of several of the institute's campuses or associated research stations. Working closely with researchers, the data manager will (1) develop and maintain relational databases (PostgreSQL) to store collected field and laboratory data and provide access to databases via user-friendly clients (e.g., Shiny app), (2) develop digital applications for the collection of field and laboratory data, (3) facilitate the use and sharing of collected data among the institute's researchers via trainings, (4) assist researchers in developing reproducible workflows and archiving of collected data and associated metadata in public and private repositories, and (5) assist with or lead analysis of specific RIBB TRdatasets and co-author scientific papers (depending on the applicant's biological and statistical expertise).
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in natural sciences, computer science, or related field at time of application
- A minimum of two years experience in data management, particularly in the natural sciences
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated proficiency in database design, database management, and data security.
- Coursework in statistical analysis and experience analyzing ecological data.
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems independently.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong customer service orientation.
- Interest in working with diverse teams of scientists to understand their data management needs and develop innovative solutions.
Special Conditions of Employment
- Satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check
- UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment
- This is a full-time, one-year position, with the possibility to extend for three additional years
Job Functions and Percentages of Time:
Data Management
Develop relational databases (PostgreSQL) and graph databases (Neo4j) to store collected field and laboratory data. Provide access to databases via user-friendly clients. Develop digital applications for the collection of field and laboratory data. Assist with the archiving of collected data and associated metadata in public and private repositories.
70%2Training
Work with researchers to develop reproducible research workflows that are consistent with Open Science principles. Facilitate the use and sharing of collected data among the institute's researchers via trainings.
30%
UC Vaccination Programs Policy - With Interim Revisions
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California
Job Functions and Percentages of Time:
Data Management
Develop relational databases (PostgreSQL) and graph databases (Neo4j) to store collected field and laboratory data. Provide access to databases via user-friendly clients. Develop digital applications for the collection of field and laboratory data. Assist with the archiving of collected data and associated metadata in public and private repositories.
70%2Training
Work with researchers to develop reproducible research workflows that are consistent with Open Science principles. Facilitate the use and sharing of collected data among the institute's researchers via trainings.
30%
UC Vaccination Programs Policy - With Interim Revisions
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs - With Interim Revisions.
As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
For more information:
UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information
* Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For more information:
University of California's Affirmative Action Policy
University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy
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