Research Technician II, Public Health (Part-Time) (Extended Temporary) (Multiple Positions)

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Research Technician II, Public Health (Part-Time) (Extended Temporary) (Multiple Positions)
Posting Number req18763
Department Community Environment & Policy
Department Website Link visit our website
Location University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address Drachman Hall, 1295 N. Martin Ave, Tucson, AZ 85724 USA
Position Highlights

This pilot project will establish an automated data infrastructure system processing real-time air pollution and traffic data from multiple sensor networks. One technician will be responsible for aim 1, which is to create a data infrastructure and automated workflow and link land-use and built environment data. The technician will write R code and work with GIS data. The second technician will be responsible for aim 3, which is to a prediction model using extracted data from sensors and GIS variables. The technician will require machine learning proficiency, statistics knowledge, data visualization experience, and R/Python programming.

This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities
  • Under supervision, construct a spatiotemporal prediction model for air pollution in Tucson and Pima using machine learning.
  • Under supervision, create a data dashboard containing interactive maps and with data visualizations.
  • Under supervision, harmonize datasets from various sensors (air pollution and traffic) in Tucson by matching by time and location. Remove erroneous data and create a data flow that is automated by pulling data from cloud services into a server.
  • Under supervision, extract vegetation and land-use variables from remote sensing and satellite imagery for Tucson and Pima County. The extraction will be regular and will be used to characterize dynamic land use changes.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with R programming.
  • Experience with GIS.
  • Knowledge of statistics.
  • Bachelor's degree.
FLSA Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 21
Job FTE 0.525
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Research
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $20.00
Compensation Type hourly rate
Grade 3
Career Stream and Level OC2
Job Family Research & Lab
Job Function Research
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 2
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date 8/1/2024
Contact Information for Candidates Chris Lim, Assistant Professor | [email protected]
Open Date 1/12/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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