US Geological Survey – USGS
Illinois-Iowa Water Science Center
405 N Goodwin Ave
Urbana, IL
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Job Title:
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Statistical analyst / Data scientist
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Pay Rate:
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$13-$20, depending on year in school and experience.
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Pay Type:
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Per Hour - Set Rate
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Work Schedule:
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Flexible
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Hours Per Week:
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12-20 during semester, up to 40 hrs/wk in summer.
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Job Duration:
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Begin Date: As soon as hiring procedures can be completed (approx. Apr. 1, 2017); No End Date.
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Federal Work Study:
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No
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Location:
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Engineering Campus – North of Green
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Contact Person:
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Amy Russell
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Preference of contact:
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Contact By Email. Send resume and unofficial transcript.
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Contact's E- mail
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arussell@usgs.gov
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Job Description:
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Students will be expected to perform or assist with water resource investigations, including any of the following: 1. Develop, test, and document R code for statistical analyses and predictions of water resources data. 2. Import, parse, manage, analyze, and visualize large environmental data sets. 3. Prepare process documentation and refine data management procedures and workflows 4. Perform geospatial analyses and prepare map products.
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Requirements:
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Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and in a full-time academic degree program. The USGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Skills:
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1. R programming experience required. 2. Knowledge of MS Office software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required. 3. GIS and database experience desirable. 4. Coursework and/or interest in water resources, physical geography, or environmental science a plus.
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