Marine Data Scientist (Associate Specialist or Specialist), Environmental Markets Lab (emLab), University of California Santa Barbara
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Job #JPF02670
- Marine Science Institute / Office of Research / UC Santa Barbara
Position overview
Position title: Marine Data Scientist (Associate Specialist or Specialist)
Salary range: The posted UC system-wide salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 24B for the salary range at UCSB. A reasonable estimate for this position is $72,400 - $89,400. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Percent time: 100
Anticipated start: Start date is negotiable, but ideally no later than February 12, 2024.
Position duration: One year from start date, with possibility for additional year(s) of employment contingent upon performance and funding.
Application Window
Open date: December 1, 2023
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jan 3, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Wednesday, Jul 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Environmental Markets Lab (emLab) is seeking a highly motivated data scientist to conduct research and analyses on a variety of projects investigating the environmental, economic, and social implications of offshore wind development related to West Coast fisheries. The research projects include, but are not limited to, developing a database related to existing marine spatial closures and other changes that may have impacted historical fisheries outcomes; estimating the historical impact of spatial closures on harvest volume and/or value; identifying historical impacts of climate change on the California Current; assessing potential future fisheries outcomes under climate change and offshore wind development scenarios; identifying potential strategies for mitigating expected negative impacts; and other research tasks related to marine fisheries, climate change, and offshore wind development. The data scientist will be responsible for a variety of tasks including preparing, processing, synthesizing, and visualizing spatial and administrative data; developing spatial datasets; conducting statistical and econometric analyses; contributing to the drafting of academic manuscripts and presentations; and developing efficient and reproducible workflows to implement best practices for data acquisition and analysis.
The successful candidate will have strong quantitative skills, an ability to work and problem solve independently, a creative and solutions-oriented mindset, and the ability to effectively communicate scientific results to stakeholders, scientists, and policymakers.
emLab is an interdisciplinary team of scientists based at UC Santa Barbara that conducts cutting-edge, data-driven research on the power, limitations, and design of market-based approaches to tackle the world's most pressing environmental problems. In collaboration with implementing partners, emLab aims to better align environmental objectives and economic incentives in support of sustainable livelihoods and a resilient planet.
Associate Specialist or Specialist position includes a competitive benefits package with medical, dental and vision insurance and a UC retirement plan. Salary is commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications and experience.
Full benefits package included.
The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service as appropriate to the position.
Department: https://msi.ucsb.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Master’s degree (or equivalent degree), or five years of experience, in computer science, economics, environmental science and management, data science, statistics, or a related field is required at the time of application.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Employment at a Specialist level may be considered for applicants with a PhD or at least 10 years of experience demonstrating expertise in a relevant specialization.
Preferred qualifications
● Excellent quantitative skills including experience collecting, managing, processing, and analyzing large datasets including spatial data;
● Experience managing and and processing fisheries data and climate model output;
● Proficiency with coding languages such as R and/or Python and experience working with GitHub;
● Experience conducting analyses on the impact of climate change on fisheries;
● Ability to synthesize and communicate scientific methods and results to a variety of partners and stakeholders;
● Excellent creative problem solving and troubleshooting skills;
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
● Ability to take initiative, self manage, and work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team;
● Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational and time management skills.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference requirements
- 3 required (contact information only)
The search committee will contact references of the top candidate(s) after the interviews.
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02670Help contact: [email protected]
About UC Santa Barbara
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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs , as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
Job location
Santa Barbara, CA
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