Machine Learning Scientist - 131908
Job Description
#131908 Machine Learning Scientist
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Department Overview
The Earth Section of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography encompasses research in the Cecil H. & Ida M. Green Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics (IGPP) and the Geosciences Research Division (GRD). Research in IGPP spans a broad range of topics in geophysics including seismology, geodynamics, geodesy and crustal deformation, geomorphology, planetary physics, geomagnetism and paleomagnetism, oceanography and electrical methods. The Cecil and Ida Green IGPP is recognized internationally as an outstanding research and teaching institution in geophysics with focus on maintaining modern infrastructure for conducting research including buildings, computer networks, computing mass storage, seagoing instrumentation, communications and global observatories. Research in GRD embraces atmospheric, marine and solid earth chemistry, cosmochemistry, paleoceanography and paleoclimate, stratigraphy, geobiology and paleoecology, hydrogeology, global and regional tectonics, and paleomagnetism.
IGPP has 45 academics in various titles (Professor, Professor-in-Residence, Research Scientist, Project Scientist and Specialist), several Research Associates/Visiting Scholars, 10 Postdoctoral Scholars, 30 graduate students and 80 staff. The Institute has approximately $22 million in annual federal, state and private allocations and $27 million in expenditures. It occupies 55,000 square feet of space including instructional and research support space, administrative offices and research labs. IGPP has 4 recharge facilities providing services to UCSD and the geophysics community. IGPP manages the operations of the Cecil H. and Ida M. Green Foundation for Earth Sciences and its endowment under the direction of the Board of Directors. The foundation provides funding for postdoctoral fellowships, seed money for new research, support for visiting scholars and cost-sharing funds.
The research project is related to an ongoing NASA-funded project to apply machine learning methods to the detection of geodetic and atmospheric transients, a collaboration with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NOAA’s National Weather Service and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
Position Overview
The Machine Learning Scientist will also develop and maintain software to support a real-time dynamic data server for the California Real Time Network (CRTN), providing services to a large community of users requiring precise positioning and navigation for a variety of applications. This project is funded by contracts with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Department of Water Resources (DWR).
QUALIFICATIONS
Thorough knowledge of research function. In-depth experience in machine learning application within an established research group.
Experience with statistical analysis and systems programming. Strong experience in scientific programming, working in a linux environment, and with scripting languages such as Python and C. Experience using common machine learning software.
Thorough skills in analysis and consultation. Thorough skills in machine learning analysis of geodetic and atmospheric data.
Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing. Skills in scientific graphical representation and scientific writing.
Experience in project management. Strong time management skills. Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Research skills at a level to evaluate alternate solutions and develop recommendations. This includes proposing new analyses, new conceptual ideas, or new workflow recommendations.
Excellent interpersonal skills including thoughtfulness, diplomacy and flexibility with the ability to work independently or within a team framework in conjunction with principles of community with staff, faculty, researchers, and students.
Preferred
- Experience with real-time programming of high-rate geodetic data applications.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $85,400 - $156,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $40.90 - $75.10
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