27373BR
Kansas Geological Survey
Position Overview
KGS is seeking a Hydrologic Data Analyst to contribute to externally-funded projects related to modeling interactions between human water management decisions, groundwater, and surface water resources. The hydrologic data analyst will work with KGS scientists to use programming-based data analysis tools to address management-relevant characterization of water resources and their response to human actions and climate. Thus, we are seeking an individual that has both strong technical skills in developing and analyzing large and diverse hydrological, geological, and meteorological datasets, as well as interest and/or experience working as part of collaborative research efforts.
The position is contingent on sponsored project funding.
Job Description
(25%) Data Management
- Aggregate, organize, QAQC, and document hydrologic and geological datasets developed by the KGS and other researchers.
- Develop reproducible workflows to integrate new and existing datasets into data analysis workflows.
(35%) Data Analysis
- Apply programming tools to estimate hydrologic response to human water management actions under different environmental scenarios.
- Develop and implement approaches to answer scientific research questions based on analysis of historical hydrologic, meteorological, and geological datasets, statistical and process-based model input/output data, and other data types as relevant.
- Create, develop, and evaluate process-based and data-driven modeling tools.
(20%) Technical writing and reporting
- Visualize and document data analysis methods and results
- Write and/or co-author collaborative reports, presentations, and publications to share findings.
(15%) Partner and Stakeholder Engagement
- Work with project partners and stakeholders to design and implement desired analyses.
(5%) Service to the unit, institution, and discipline
- Participate in professional scientific and industrial organizations
- Serve on University and KGS committees and organizations as assigned or in response to opportunities.
- Work with staff, students, and visiting scientists when it complements and enhances research activities.
Required Qualifications
Required qualifications will be measured by application materials, interview, and references.
Preferred Qualifications
Contact Information to Applicants
For additional information contact Sam Zipper, [email protected]
For HR questions contact Annette Delaney, [email protected] , 785-864-2152
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete online application will include the following materials:
- Cover letter detailing interest in the position and fit with the required and preferred qualifications (max 2 pages)
- CV
- Transcripts for undergraduate and/or graduate degrees (unofficial copies fine)
- Contact information for three references
Advertised Salary Range
$50,000 - $56,500, depending on experience and education
Application Review Begins
21-Mar-2024
Anticipated Start Date
01-Jul-2024
Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Employee Class
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Job Family
Administrative/Management-KUL
Conditions of Employment
Contingent on Funding
Work Location Assignment
On-Site
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
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