Research Data Analyst 1 - 134863

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.

• 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.

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

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

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