Research Analyst 3 - 134260
Job Description
#134260 Research Analyst 3
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DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
CASPO is comprised of three diverse research units, AS (Atmospheric Science), PO (Physical Oceanography) and CR (Climate Research). Each unit was its own independent division until the three were combined into CASPO in 2007. The CASPO Business Office is the support hub of the research efforts of 55 academics in various titles (Professor, Research Scientist, Project Scientist and Specialist), several Research Associates/Visiting Scholars, 40 postdoctoral scholars, 44 graduate students and 130 staff. CASPO manages approximately $50 million in federal, state and private funds annually and manages an additional $2.8 million in discretionary funds. It occupies 51,000 square feet of space, including instructional and research support space, administrative offices and research labs. CASPO is home to the Instrumental Development Group (IDG), a recharge facility that builds and deploys a third of the world's data collecting sounding observers (SOLOs) and 7 to 10 ocean-going gliders, annually. In addition, CASPO manages the newly formed Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E). The CASPO Business Office is responsible for managing OA Section funds and activities, including budgeting and expenses related to new Researcher startup funding, bridge funding, seminars, student recruitment and meetings, building maintenance for Nierenberg Hall, OAR/Keck, and O&A space in MESOM, DeepSea Drilling and Seaweed Canyon. The majority of SIO's NOAA Cooperative Institute (CIMEAS) funding runs through CASPO and requires additional coordination with program staff. The Oceans and Atmosphere (OA) section is the largest of SIO's three sections comprising the CASPO and MPL Divisions.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Research Analyst will use an in-depth understanding of the role of climate-sensitive exposures on maternal and child health. The research will focus on quantifying the effect of multiple climate hazards on maternal and child outcomes in low and middle income countries.
The Research Analyst will design studies, collect quantitative and qualitative data using quantitative and qualitative methods, and analyze data using multiple modeling techniques in order to analyze time series data, conduct spatial analyses and develop new decision support tools.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. PhD in environmental sciences, epidemiology or related field preferred.
Thorough knowledge of research function. Expertise in survey data and analysis, GIS, spatial analysis and time series modelling.
Thorough skills associated with statistical analysis and systems programming. Expertise in programming to include R, Stata amongst other programming languages.
Thorough skills in analysis and consultation. Knowledge on how to develop statistical models to assess relationships between weather variables and health outcomes.
Strong leadership skills; ability to lead, train, monitor and supervise students or staff and provide direction to working groups and community collaborations
Demonstrated experience with grant writing related to active transportation.
Skills in project management.
Research skills at a level to evaluate alternate solutions and develop recommendations. This includes proposing new analyses, new conceptual ideas, or new workflow recommendations.
Advanced knowledge and experience of experimental protocols, data gathering, protocol design and Demonstrated experience in program evaluation including audit tools and quality control.
Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing. Skills in scientific graphical representation, scientific writing and experience presenting at scientific conferences (poster, and oral presentations).
Excellent interpersonal skills including tact, 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.
Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and to re-direct efforts to meet operational needs, requiring frequently changing and balancing competing priorities; must be able to function at a high level in a team environment.
Proven ability to multitask and work independently while effectively organizing and prioritizing a high volume of responsibilities to meet deadlines. Skilled at quickly adapting to changing priorities while exercising sound judgment and taking initiative.
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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