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Florida Institute of Technology · 1 month ago

OEMS Research Associate for High Frequency Radar

positionFlorida Tech Main Campus Melbourne
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

Florida Institute of Technology is seeking a Research Associate to support the operation and maintenance of their High Frequency Radar network. The role involves monitoring system performance, processing data, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to research initiatives.

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Responsibilities

The Research Associate will support the operation, maintenance, and data quality assurance of SECOORA’s High Frequency Radar (HFR) network in east-central Florida
Responsibilities include monitoring radar system performance, processing and validating surface current data, assisting with troubleshooting hardware/software issues, and contributing to data analysis/research and reporting for regional ocean observing initiatives

Qualification

PhD in Environmental ScienceTechnical skillsOceanographic data familiarityCollaborative work

Required

PhD in Environmental Science or related field
Strong technical skills
Familiarity with oceanographic data
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and external partners to ensure reliable data delivery for research and operational applications

Company

Florida Institute of Technology

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Florida Tech is a national, private research university located in Melbourne, Fla. on the Space Coast.
dateFounded in 1958
location
Melbourne Beach, Florida, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://www.floridatech.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

Florida Institute of Technology has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (30)
2024 (20)
2023 (22)
2022 (17)
2021 (12)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$0.07M
Key Investors
Protect Marine WildlifeU.S. Small Business AdministrationNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2025-02-12Grant
2024-09-25Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.07M

Leadership Team

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Kathleen McDermott
Interim Vice President for Finance and CFO
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Amanda Kay Moske, Ph.D.
Executive Director of Institutional Research & Chief Data Officer
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