Scientific Researcher / Data Analyst

Join the forefront of scientific innovation as a Scientific Research and Data Analyst. In this role, you will play a key part in assembling, maintaining, and developing high-quality instrumental datasets for targeted stakeholder communities and commercial sectors. This task involves developing new products and services that are grounded in documented user requirements. These products can have a regional, national, or global focus, and they can employ a variety of data. Development activities will employ an approach known as the “co-production of knowledge,” wherein developers continuously communicate with practitioners to ensure that products and services are useful and used.

Note that within this job announcement there are multiple openings for early to advanced data analysts, researchers, and software developers. Riverside is committed to advancing opportunities for minorities, Veterans and those who are differently abled.

Requirements

●     Assemble and maintain vertically integrated, quality-assured instrumental datasets tailored for specific stakeholder communities and commercial sectors.

●     Create homogenized instrumental datasets that account for the impact of non-climatic factors in the historical record, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

●     Develop gridded products that provide high-resolution, temporally consistent analysis of environmental parameters.

●     Generate point-based and gridded products depicting averages and extremes at multiple scales, offering valuable insights into climate patterns.

●     Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their data needs and deliver products and services accordingly.

●     Expand the suite of available file formats for datasets and products, ensuring compatibility and accessibility.

●     Incorporate various data streams into a suite of climate monitoring services, enriching the depth and breadth of available information.

●     Enhance mapping content and analysis capabilities of climate monitoring web applications to provide valuable insights to users.

●     Produce engaging ArcGIS StoryMaps depicting past weather and climate events for public consumption, fostering awareness and understanding.

Required Skills:

●     Strong background in climate science with hands-on experience in developing datasets, products, services, and reports.

●     Proficiency in programming languages, including Fortran and Python to analyze and use environmental data effectively.

●     Experience in data analysis and management, demonstrating a strong analytical mindset.

●     Proficiency in utilizing various file formats for datasets, ensuring versatility and adaptability.

●     Familiarity with ArcGIS and climate monitoring web applications, enabling effective mapping and analysis.

●     Effective communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and deliver tailored products and services.

Preferred Skills:

●     Experience in climate research and development within scientific and environmental data domains.

●     Familiarity with additional data analysis tools and programming languages.

●     Experience in producing engaging and informative data visualizations for public consumption.

●     Proven ability to incorporate diverse data streams into climate monitoring services.

●     Expertise in assembling and maintaining quality-assured instrumental datasets.

Education Requirements:

●     Relevant experience emphasizing data analysis, climate science, or related disciplines and/or equivalent work experience.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home