Faculty Research Assistant/Senior Faculty Research Assistant 1 - Military Veterans

Internal Job Number: P08796UF

Description:

The College of Earth, Oceans and Atmospheric Sciences invites applications for a part-time (0.25-0.49 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term, Faculty Research Assistant or Senior Faculty Research Assistant 1 position (depending on qualifications). Reappointment is at the discretion of the Dean.

FTE is anticipated to vary and fluctuate between 0.25-0.49 FTE based on availability of work and the individual hired.

Appointment at the Faculty Research Assistant rank is anticipated; however, appointment at a promoted rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate.

The position will collaborate with faculty and researchers at the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute ( OCCRI ) and the Oregon Climate Service ( OCS ) by developing summaries of past climate and projections of future climate and its potential effects on human and natural systems, primarily in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. The position will apply contemporary, reliable statistical and simulation models and methods; collaborate with colleagues at OSU , other universities, and state and federal agencies; and translate data on climate models, observations, and projections for non-technical audiences.

OCCRI was created in 2007 by the Oregon State Legislature under House Bill 3543. OCCRI facilitates research on climate change and its effects on natural and human systems in Oregon, provides climate change information to the public and technical assistance to state and local governments, and assesses the state of the science of climate change as it applies to Oregon and the likely effects of climate change on the state.

OCS, Oregon's state climate office, connects users with past and near-future climate data, seasonal outlooks, and general knowledge about Oregon's climate and weather. OCS is a partner of many state and federal agencies and other entities, including the state's Water Availability Supply Committee and Drought Readiness Council.

Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty):

Requires Bachelor's degree in discipline appropriate to the field in which research is being conducted.

Requirements :

• Master's degree in atmospheric science, computer science, mathematics, or a related field.
• Expertise in analysis and management of large sets of observed and modeled climate data and other spatially explicit environmental data, including familiarity with different major sources of observed and modeled climate data.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Matlab, Python, and JavaScript and in multiple operating systems.
• Expertise in development of web applications.
• Expertise in use of Google Earth Engine and other spatial analysis and visualization platforms (e.g., QGIS).
• Experience in assessing effects of climate variability and change on natural hazards and natural or social systems.
• Experience in evaluating the usability of web interfaces.
• Experience collaborating with academic and agency partners on topics related to weather, climate, and climate change.
• Experience in communication of science to technical and non-technical audiences.

Additional required qualifications for the Senior Faculty Research Assistant I rank

• 10 or more years of experience in analysis of climate data and application of climate data to management of natural or human systems.
• 5 or more years of experience in management of climate-related or other scientific projects.

Type:

This position is part-time and hourly. Work schedule is flexible. We anticipate some ebb and flow in the number of hours worked per month (approximately 0.25-0.49 FTE) to accommodate both other responsibilities of the employee and project schedules at OCCRI and OCS. Remote work will be considered; if remote work is agreed on by the employee and supervisor, position may require occasional travel to Corvallis to meet with colleagues at Oregon State University and with collaborators outside the university.

Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.