[margins-list] LDEO Position: Staff Associate/Data Manager Assistant in GeoInformatics

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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.