Position Details Advertising/Posting Title Research Analyst Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. Posting Summary The Water Resources Institute facilitates an innovative network of programs, researchers, partners, facilities, and services to build a nationally recognized center at the forefront of interdisciplinary water-related research, innovation, education, and community outreach. Provide analytical research support to team of researchers engaged in flood prediction and impacts assessment work. Functions include database management, code development, model performance assessments, and analytical support for a range of field and simulation modeling tasks. Job functions include: -Develop and modify code to advance team research activities using spatial and time series data. Survey existing coding tools and appropriate datasets or model configuration files in public repositories for adoption and modification. Test model performance using empirical data and develop performance reports. Conduct literature reviews and data inspections to support project development and execution. -Documentation of analytical methods for written (technical reports, manuscripts) and oral (users meetings, professional conferences) presentations. Contribute to annual CIROH performance reporting. Archive code and datasets and develop documentation for research partners. -Create data dashboards or visualization tools to support data and model evaluation. Lead technical meetings with research team to advance research objectives. Identify and test new analytical approaches. Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) Master’s degree in environmental engineering, geosciences, environmental sciences, or related field or minimum of two year’s work experience following a bachelor’s degree involving significant data management and coding. Fluency with open source coding languages (R, Python, SQL ), software ( QGIS , HECRAS ) and code sharing environments (GitHub, FigShare). Subject area knowledge of hydrology, geomorphology and/or environmental engineering and work with hydroinformatics tools, including CUAHSI’s HydroShare environment, highly desired. Desirable Qualifications Anticipated Pay Range 60,000 - 68,000 Other Information Special Conditions Bargaining unit position, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position FLSA Exempt Union Position Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate) Posting Details Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice. Job Open Date 09/13/2024 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled No Position Information Position Title Researcher/Analyst Posting Number S5283PO Department Water Resources Institute/30025 Position Number 00027260 Employee FTE 1.0 Employee Term 12 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents + Resume + Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents