Staff Associate/Data Manager Assistant in GeoInformatics
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Posted: 06/03/2009
Staff Associate/Data Manager Assistant in GeoInformatics:
Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University invites applications for geoscience specialists to join a team of scientists and programmers in the development of advanced data services for marine geoscience research. The successful candidates will work in support of a new program supported by the National Science Foundation to improve access and preservation of data collected across the fleet for academic oceanographic research within the United States. The project will involve the evaluation and documentation of a diversity of geological and oceanographic data sets obtained annually during scientific research expeditions. The successful candidates can also expect to work with the broader community of scientists and ship operators in the solicitation of data and implementation of data services.
These are full-time appointments with continuation beyond the first year pending satisfactory progress and availability of funds. Staff Associate position requires a Masters degree with two years relevant work experience or Bachelor degree with 4 years experience in earth or environmental science. Minimum requirement for the Data Manager Assistant position is a Bachelors degree in earth or environmental science. Experience with marine geoscience data desired. Knowledge of database systems and data entry via SQL also beneficial. Familiarity with Unix/Linux, shell scripting (e.g. Perl, PHP, Python), and/or data applications (e.g. ArcGIS, MATLAB, GMT) a strong asset. Detail-oriented and excellent organizational skills required along with strong interpersonal skills and writing ability. Salary will be determined commensurate with experience. These are positions of Columbia University and carry all benefits for each specific position.
All interested candidates must apply separately for each position online at www.columbia.edu.
To view and apply for the Staff Associate Position,
Please go to this quicklink:
https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51710
For the Data Manager Assistant Position:
Please refer to Job Req. Number: 056031 by going to this quicklink:
https://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=115014
We consider online applications only.
Columbia University is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.
