Research Assistant at University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas
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Job Description:
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Type of Position:
Research
Workstudy Position:
Job Type:
Contractual (Fixed Term)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department:
CAST | Center for Advanced Spatial Technology
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies (CAST) in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas is accepting applications for a mid-level, forward-thinking, professional interested in exploring a technical appointment as a Research Assistant in a sophisticated research and development work environment. The successful candidate will use their formal education, technical skillsc and experience to perform research in the areas of spatial and temporal data analysis, model and simulation, visualization, cartography, web-based mapping, and data mining. Work is performed at a level where actions may have visibility at the University and research program level.The is a one-year appointment, renewable based on the need for the position, availability of funding, and continued satisfactory level of performance in the role.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's of Science and at least two years of experience, and/or Master's of Science and at least one year of experience, and/or Ph.D. in geography, mathematical sciences, statistics, environmental science, computer science, computer or industrial engineering, or a related field; degree must be from an accredited institution of higher education and conferred by the time of appointment
At least two years of experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment on full stack development projects
Demonstrated ability to work within a team to research and problem solve complex problems
Demonstrated knowledge of databases and database management, especially SQL/NoSQL server programming and analysis with extensive knowledge in one or more of these languages/skills: JavaScript, SQL/Database integration, NoSQL database integration, Python, C#, JavaScript frameworks (esp. Vue), .NET framework, geoprocessing services, map services, Jira, HPC and cloud computing, and 2D and 3D web mapping applications
Preferred Qualifications:
At least five years of experience finding and implementing solutions to complex problems requiring analysis of spatio-temporal datasets
Demonstrated experience developing and managing enterprise scale geospatial projects that integrate heterogenous datasets
Demonstrated experience and skill deploying applications in commercial cloud environments
Demonstrated knowledge of several of the languages/skills above
Experience working within automated testing environments (CI/CD) and test-driven development (TDD)
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Additional Information:
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture and climate that embeds inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
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