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Data Scientist 2-Modeling Dryland Carbon and Water Fluxes - req# 35146
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Data Scientist 2 Requisition ID req35146 Working Title Data Scientist 2-Modeling Dryland Carbon and Water Fluxes Position Grade 15 Position Summary The Litvak Lab at the University of New Mexico is hiring a Data Scientist 2 to support cutting-edge machine learning modelling of carbon and water fluxes and scaling to the watershed scale. The candidate will be responsible for processing of in situ ecosystem physiological measurements from ground based eddy covariance towers, and modification of existing model structure and development of novel algorithms to combine in situ ecosystem physiology measurements with gridded remote sensing data streams and products. In addition, the candidate will interact with other members of the FOR-NM team, specifically those doing remote sensing and process-based modelling. Oneyear of funding is available to start with likely extension to two years. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment • Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications • M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering • Familiarity with multi-modal deep learning architectures in Python • Competency in distributed computing resources and high performance computing environments • Familiarity with ecosystem scale monitoring of in situ carbon, water and energy fluxes • Expertise in computer vision algorithmic design • Familiarity with communicating complex learning and AI concept machine learning to audiences • Familiarity with version control systems and experiment tracking software Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department ARID Institute (445A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date One year from date of hire Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $5,844.80-$8,366.80, commensurate with experience Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 11/21/2025 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application. A completed application includes a resume/CV, 3 professional references, and a cover letter addressing how you meet the preferred qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.Min Qualification
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified • Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are a... • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified • Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis • Background Check Required • This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment • For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html see moreApplying Instructions
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