[ES_JOBS_NET] RSE: crop and ecosystem model-data synthesis and prediction, open science + R + stats + HPC, University of Arizona

[David Shaner LeBauer]

My group is hiring a Computing Sciences Researcher to help us simulate
plant and ecosystem functioning.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions about the position and
apply here
https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/698?c=arizona

Position description:

The University of Arizona Agricultural Data Science group seeks a
scientific programmer to predict and analyze crop and plant growth with
ecological models. They will also iteratively develop the underlying code
for models within a Bayesian framework, and run models in a high
performance computing environment. The ideal candidate is proficient in R
and statistics, with a strong foundation in a biological discipline.

The incumbent will work with scientists and engineers at the University of
Arizona and collaborating institutions. They will identify and apply best
practices in scientific software to our products and will engage in
collaborative and open science.

Our team develops open source software and data to improve agricultural
systems.

Duties:


   - Document work to support open and reproducible science
      - Meet regularly with group members and collaborators
      - Work in an iterative, agile environment
      - Demonstrated ability to adapt and learn new skills.
      - Excellent organizational skills.
      - Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team


Specific Responsibilities:


   - Run ecological models using the PEcAn framework (pecanproject.org)
      - Develop, refactor, test, and document scientific R packages
      - Create and improve visualizations and interpretation of results
      - Curate and manage plant and environmental data

Minimum Qualifications:


   - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
      - Experience in scientific software development.
      - Proficiency in the R programming language.
      - Experience with version control and high performance computing.

Preferred Qualifications (experience with or interest in learning):


   - Bayesian modeling,
      - data management
      - scientific publishing
      - project management
      - containers
      -  R package development

Salary based on qualifications and experience: $47,048 - $65,000


-- 
David LeBauer
Director of Data Sciences
CALS Comm and Technologies
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

BSRL, 207
1230 N Cherry Ave | Tucson, AZ 85721
Office: 520-621-4381 | Cell: 760-468-8621
dlebauer at arizona.edu

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