Postdoctoral Scholar

East Carolina University, United States

Updated: 17 days ago
Location: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Number PDS-WRC-06-24
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department AAH College of Arts and Sciences
Department Homepage https://water.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department WATER RESOURCES CENTER
Division Academic Affairs
Classification Title Postdoctoral Scholar
Working Title Postdoctoral Scholar
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Salary Range $56,484 - $57,300
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholars
Job Category Postdoctoral Scholars
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The ECU Water Resources Center is housed within the College of Arts and Sciences at East Carolina University and includes affiliated faculty and students from departments across the campus. The Center undertakes a diverse range of research and community engagement activities to support research and develop equitable partnership opportunities with the community, which are supported by over $14M in external grants. This position will work with an interdisciplinary team of faculty, students, staff, and community partners to develop and coordinate these activities.
Job Duties
The postdoctoral scholar is responsible for independent and collaborative development, implementation, and analysis of scientific research in the disciplines of environmental sensing and data analytics. Responsibilities include management of all aspects of developing of an innovative, multi-tenant environmental sensing data network. This network comprises field sensors that utilize various protocols to transmit data to cloud servers for storage and processing. The successful candidate will be responsible for initiating and implementing a comprehensive plan to deploy and manage hardware, software, and data transmission effectively. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in environmental sensing and data analytics. Duties include: hypothesis development, literature review, collection of pilot data, report writing, and supervising of undergraduate research students and graduate research students, overseeing data collection procedures, supervising experimental procedures, review of data for quality control, supervision of data entry/data analysis, analysis of research hypothesis using descriptive and multivariate statistics, and the development of independent and collaborative presentations and publications. Additional responsibilities include leading the development and implementation of an environmental sensing data network and facilitating the deployment and maintenance of sensors. Coordinating the management of software and data transmission protocols and developing strategies to streamline the sensor/gateway onboarding process for various protocols, including LoRaWAN and LTE.Contibuting to the development of user-facing components, including user onboarding flows, data analytics dashboards, visualizations, and GIS integrations. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the successful execution of project objectives. Developing and implementing research plans to enhance the applicant’s research portfolio. Scholars are expected to demonstrate compliance with established guidelines and regulatory standards for research including biosafety, responsible conduct of research and human subjects training.
Approximately 80% of the postdoctoral scholar’s time will be devoted to development of an innovative, multi-tenant environmental sensing data network.
Approximately 20% of the postdoctoral scholar’s time will be devoted to managing the day-to-day activity of undergraduate and graduate research students in the laboratory.
Minimum Education/Experience
English Proficiency Excellent written and oral communication skills PhD in Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Proficiency in Python programming for data analysis and software development. Strong understanding of web development principles and technologies. Knowledge of sensor protocols and data transmission methods. Excellent problem-solving and project management skills. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Experience with geospatial data analysis and GIS integrations. Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and data storage solutions. Experience using and implementing REST APIs and RPC. An understanding of software development workflows including code management using Git. An understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD, and automated deployment pipelines. Previous experience in deploying and managing field sensors and/or IoT devices. Knowledge of data visualization techniques and tools.
License or Certification Required by the Department
Special Instructions to Applicant
To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply through PeopleAdmin and attach their CV or resume, cover letter and names and contact information of 3 references. Appointments are typically for a one-year period. Five years (typically five appointments of one year) is typically the maximum total period that any individual may serve as a Scholar. The University, in its sole discretion has the option to renew or extend any appointment, subject to the availability of funds, past performance evaluations and/or any other lawful reasons. For other information on the ECU Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, please visit our website at: https://rede.ecu.edu/postdoctoral/
Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date 03/15/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins 03/25/2024
Rank Level Not Applicable
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/69158
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] .
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
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