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UC Santa Barbara · 1 month ago

NCEAS Wildfire Resilience Index Data Analyst (Associate Specialist) in the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis

Santa Barbara, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$78K/yr - $86K/yr

4+ years exp

The University of California Santa Barbara is seeking a Wildfire Resilience Index Data Analyst to support ecological research. The role involves analyzing data to construct a Wildfire Resilience Index, working with a team to develop a comprehensive framework and using machine learning techniques to enhance data analysis.

Higher Education

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Responsibilities

Support a research program focused on constructing a retrospective analysis of our a Wildfire Resilience Index (WRI) for the US and Canadian West

Retrospectively calculating the WRI for the period 2005–2025

Assess the performance of the index over time

Evaluate the efficacy of wildfire treatments, management strategies, and interventions

Work together as part of a dynamic project team

Build robust data pipelines and reproducible analytical workflows

Integrate heterogeneous sources of data

Use of advanced machine learning methods

Accelerate analyses

Uncover patterns across vast datasets

Improve the accuracy and scalability of resilience assessments

Qualification

Data analysisMachine learningR programmingPython programmingData visualizationGeospatial analysisInterpersonal communicationProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsInitiative

Required

Master's degree in environmental science, earth science, ecology, data science, computer science, or a related field

Preferred

At least 4 years of experience in data analysis

Clean, efficient coding abilities, in both R and Python

Experience using machine learning techniques to process and analyze larger datasets

Ability to review and synthesize large amounts of literature and disparate data sources

Ability to communicate complex information using data visualization techniques

Analytical and problem-solving skills, paired with the ability to develop creative and efficient solutions

Interpersonal communication skills to collaborate with diverse scientific teams

Outstanding organizational skills

Ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Full benefits package included.

Company

UC Santa Barbara

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UC Santa Barbara is consistently recognized for excellence across broad fields of study.

Founded in 1891

Santa Barbara, CA, US

5001-10000 employees

https://www.ucsb.edu/

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