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Research Data Analyst 1 - 134863

UC San Diego
United States, California, Oakland
1111 Franklin Street (Show on map)
Mar 14, 2025
Research Data Analyst 1 - 134863
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Filing Deadline: Thu 3/27/2025
UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 03/18/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 03/27/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

UC San Diego career employees will have priority consideration for this position. Recruiters will begin to refer qualified internal applicants after the first 7 days of the job posting. Qualified external applicants may be referred to the hiring department, if a qualified pool of internal candidates is not identified and upon the request of the hiring manager.

Must be bi-lingual. Fluency in English and Spanish required for this position.

DESCRIPTION

The Marine Physical Laboratory Division at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is seeking a Research Data Analyst 1.

Under direct supervision, the Research Data Analyst acquires skills and knowledge of professional concepts in research data analysis. Works on small projects or segments of projects with limited scope and complexity. Involves gathering, assist in analyzing, and interpreting a wide variety of research data, which may include selecting data samples, preparing questionnaires, and analyzing collected information according to established statistical methods.

This position requires fluency in English and Spanish (approximately 10% of the time), to support international research collaboration. Prepares reports, charts, tables, and other visual aids in English and Spanish.

Assist with processing of long-term autonomous acoustic data. Support trouble shooting, quality control, management and archiving of recently collected data sets. May perform miscellaneous research support tasks, i.e., ship or receive equipment and supplies, and participate in field research data collection.

Analyze and interpret long-term acoustic data, which may include modifying computer code to run automated detection processes, curating these detector products for accuracy and preparing them for archiving. Assist in the analysis of acoustic time series with statistical methods using Matlab or R. Assist with preparation of presentations, reports, or scientific manuscripts. This is a 50-100% variable career position.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Acquiring knowledge of research function. Acquiring ability to perform research analysis duties.

  • Acquiring statistical analysis, systems programming, and database design skills to perform research analysis duties.

  • Fluency in written and spoken Spanish in a research context.

  • Understanding of high frequency bioacoustic data and data analysis.

  • Familiarity with detection and classification of toothed whale echolocation signals.

  • Ability to effectively manage time and see assigned parts of projects through to completion on deadline.

  • Basic consultation and communication skills. Ability to present in group meetings.

  • Basic knowledge of Matlab and R coding skills for big data analysis, application of machine learning, and visualization.

  • Ability to work closely on project with PI, collaborators, and lab members on campus.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Offer of employment is contingent upon candidate clearing the background check process.

  • Must be bi-lingual. Fluency in English and Spanish required.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $63,800 - $111,600 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $30.56 - $53.45

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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Payroll Title:
RSCH DATA ANL 1
Department:
MARINE PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Hiring Pay Scale
$30.56 - 42.00/ Hourly
Worksite:
SIO
Appointment Type:
Career
Appointment Percent:
50 - 100%%
Union:
Uncovered
Total Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
8 hrs/day, Mon-Fri
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