Research Analyst

Research Analyst Posting Summary

The Water Resources Institute facilitates an innovative network of programs, researchers, partners, facilities, and services to build a nationally recognized center at the forefront of interdisciplinary water-related research, innovation, education, and community outreach.

Provide analytical research support to team of researchers engaged in flood prediction and impacts assessment work. Functions include database management, code development, model performance assessments, and analytical support for a range of field and simulation modeling tasks.

• Develop and modify code to advance team research activities using spatial and time series data. Survey existing coding tools and appropriate datasets or model configuration files in public repositories for adoption and modification. Test model performance using empirical data and develop performance reports. Conduct literature reviews and data inspections to support project development and execution.
• Documentation of analytical methods for written (technical reports, manuscripts) and oral (users meetings, professional conferences) presentations. Contribute to annual CIROH performance reporting. Archive code and datasets and develop documentation for research partners.
• Create data dashboards or visualization tools to support data and model evaluation. Lead technical meetings with research team to advance research objectives. Identify and test new analytical approaches.

Master's degree in environmental engineering, geosciences, environmental sciences, or related field or minimum of two year's work experience following a bachelor's degree involving significant data management and coding. Fluency with open source coding languages (R, Python, SQL), software (QGIS, HECRAS) and code sharing environments (Git Hub, Fig Share).

Subject area knowledge of hydrology, geomorphology and/or environmental engineering and work with hydro informatics tools, including CUAHSI's Hydro Share environment, highly desired.

$55,000 - $70,000

Water Resources Institute expectations:
Attend WRI functions (e.g., seminar series, lunches, other water events) as schedule and funding allow; include WRI affiliation on papers, reports, conference presentations, and other communications; and contribute to the broader water research community on campus as applicable.

A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position

Exempt

Yes, UVMSU

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Water Resources Institute/30025

37.5

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