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University Corp. For Atmospheric Research (UCAR) Data Management Student Assistant II in Boulder, Colorado
Job Description Summary:This Student Assistant II position supports the archival and processing of meteorological datasets collected from national and international scientific field projects supported by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Earth Observing Laboratory (EOL).
The incumbent will gather, document, and archive scientific datasets and metadata using EOL data management tools. Works with staff to improve Field Data Archive (FDA) content and improve dataset functionality and capabilities. Creates web content for current and past field projects using a Content Management System (CMS).
To qualify for this position, you must be currently enrolled and graduating no earlier than Spring 2025 Position Details: Visa Sponsored Job:No
Relocation Assistance Eligible:No
Job Location: Boulder, Colorado
Position Type & Term:Part time, Term - Casual (Fixed Term)
Compensation Min - Mid Range: Hourly Rate: $22.36 Application Notes Job Location: Boulder, CO
Job Type: This position is open to candidates interested in In-Person opportunities.
Position Type & Term: Casual, 1-year Term. (This position is required to work up to 20 hours per week during the school session, and up to full-time during school breaks. Total hours may not exceed 1,000 hours worked during any 12-month period.)
Work Authorization: UCAR/NCAR will not sponsor a work visa (e.g., J-1, H-1B, etc.) to fill this position.
Relocation Assistance: NOT available for this position
Application Deadline: May 28, 2024
Required application materials: Resume/CV
Additional Requirements:
Some or all of the work in this position description may need to be performed on-site at UCAR campuses and/or remote field sites that are domestic and/or international.
In order to qualify for this position you must be graduating no earlier than Spring 2025
Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. .
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT AT UCAR Here is a brief outline of what one would expect to be responsible for in this role.
Key Responsibilities of this position:
Gather, Document, and Archive Scientific Datasets - Responsible for archiving, documenting, and tracking scientific field project datasets using existing web-based software. This includes:
working with staff and data providers to gather data and metadata for archival, including creating or editing scripts, and using tools to track and document work as required;
applying other existing functionality (e.g., plotting, subsetting) appropriately to datasets with staff support and creating permanent Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs);
Improve FDA Content and Dataset Functionality and Capabilities - Works with higher-level associate scientists and software engineers to make overall FDA system improvements to metadata and to increase data set functionality (e.g., data subsetting, data plotting). This includes:
Assist in creating and updating content using the EOL Content Management System (CMS), including adding field project description pages and other web-based documentation as requested by the Data Management Lead or supervisor.
Performs other data management support tasks such as utilizing existing software tools to collect, read, reformat, and archive data sets from operational and research observing systems. May monitor existing, ongoing data ingest scripts.
Performs periodic publication searches for field projects and adds new publications to project publication web pages.
WHO WE'D LOVE TO JOIN OUR TEAM Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following... For full info follow application link.
The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer that strives to develop and maintain a diverse workforce. UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants fo employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race,