Research Specialist I

Agency

Department

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

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PURPOSE

To assist, primarily, in encoding, research or extracting metadata from data submitted by data providers, and formatting the data to be compliant with NOAA requirements, and secondarily assist, when necessary, in the development, and testing of software packages developed by the PI.

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Operations

Percent Effort: 30%

• Assist the team to update and maintain security of server-based applications.

• Protect operations by keeping confidential information as may be needed.

• Part of a team to continuously assess/evaluate operations by conducting systems analysis and recommend changes.

• Confer with clients and/or staff to define application requirements.

• Provide technical assistance and training to users as needed.

• Assist monitor data services developed and maintained by the PI

Functional Area 2: Research

Percent Effort: 50%

• Working closely with the PIs, assist in locating data to complete a metadata following guidelines released and published by NOAA

• Assist the PI develop automated systems in Python to harvest data and corresponding metadata, from data endpoints

• Assist the PI when necessary to develop, test and evaluate user interfaces

• Resolve problems by reviewing and analyzing software documentation and production outputs to identify causes and solutions and submit appropriate recommendations.

Functional Area 3: Administrative

Percent Effort: 20%

• Assist the PI research materials needed to complete a report or a proposal

• Maintain personal networks and participate in organizational activities

• Perform other administrative duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math or equivalent physical sciences.

• Four (4) years related experience.

• Additional education and/or experience may be considered as a substitution for the minimum requirements.

  • High school diploma/GED and eight (8) years of related experience.

  • Associate’s degree and six (6) years of related experience

  • Master's degree and two (2) years of related experience

• Basic knowledge in Python programming in Ubuntu OS.

• Familiarity with the THREDDS and ERDAP data endpoints.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Math or equivalent physical sciences.

• Working knowledge in using data endpoints such as THREDDS, ERDDAP and WAF.

• Working knowledge in plotting oceanographic/hydrodynamic models from multi-array NetCDF data.

• Working experience in developing interactive user interfaces with ESRI’s Leaflet

• Analytical thinking and attention to details

• Ability to travel as needed

• Solid understanding of GitHub and related open source technologies and source control principles

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

INSURANCE:

• Medical

  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

    • Employee and Spouse

    • Employee and Children

    • Employee and Family coverage

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM

ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness

• Book scholarships

• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement:

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.

• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.