Research Analyst II - Ecology

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Research Analyst II will assist Gann Spatial Ecology lab in planning, organizing, and conducting research project-related field campaigns and data analysis in support of research projects within the greater Everglades ecosystems. Lab research is landscape level dynamics of vegetation transitions in response to biotic and abiotic interactions. Researches projects are geared towards better understanding vegetation shifts in coastal landscape mosaics that are driven by changing environmental conditions including interactions of sea-level rise, management practices of freshwater restoration, fire regimes, and tropical storm events.

• Maintains project related databases and datasets including creation of metadata.
• Participates in research report writing.
• Performs remote sensing data processing and mapping.
• Plans and conducts research project related field campaigns using GNSS survey equipment.
• Participates in developing and following workflows to ensure integrity of data samples from collection to processing to final data deliverables.
• Participates and assists in coordination of field campaigns and data processing workflows.
• Assists in maintaining field equipment, including survey instrumentation (GNSS and LiDAR).
• Supervises and trains students to follow field protocols and data processing procedures.
• Implements project-specific analytical tasks that include data processing and analysis, accuracy assessment and result reporting.

Bachelor's degree in related field and two (2) years of related experience, or a Master's degree.

Employee will be required to travel by boat, airboat and/or helicopter.

• Theoretical and working knowledge of RTK surveying, remote sensing, and geographic information systems (GIS).
• R and/or Python scripting skills. GNSS survey processing software (e.g., Trimble Business Center), GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, QGIS), geometric and atmospheric correction software for remotely sensed data (e.g., ENVI).
• Knowledge of laboratory and field QA/QC protocols for environmental sampling and analysis, laboratory safety procedures, small vessel operation, navigation, and safety.
• Education in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field.

Administrative

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

• Operating University Vehicles (all types)
• Laboratory Work
• Able to work flexible hours in the often-harsh environment of South Florida
• May occasionally be required to work outdoors.

• Criminal Background Check
• Driver's License Check

• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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