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University of California, Berkeley · 1 day ago

Research Software Engineer\Data Scientist (6104C) - #81524

Berkeley, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$111K/yr - $116K/yr

The University of California, Berkeley is a world-leading institution dedicated to research excellence and social justice. They are seeking a Research Software Engineer/Data Scientist to develop and deliver technical aspects of projects focused on biodiversity data analysis and bioacoustics research, ensuring performance and reliability of data infrastructure.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Plans, designs, develops, modifies, debugs, deploys and evaluates data science / computational science research software technologies and visualizations

Ensures performance, scalability, and reliability of data infrastructure and software tools developed by the core technology team

Works closely with Program Manager, Senior Research Software Engineers, and domain scientists where applicable to perform these responsibilities and uses domain science knowledge where relevant

Analyzes existing software, scientific/data science code and interactive/static visualizations or works to formulate new logic for existing systems and algorithms

Contributes to research in biodiversity monitoring workflows, with an emphasis on improving accessibility of bioacoustics research methods

Works closely with Program Manager, Senior Research Software Engineers and the program team to develop data-enabled software solutions to a given environmental challenge

Understands and applies open research and development practices, community standards and department policies and procedures relating to work assignments

May serve as technical lead for a research and development project of moderate scope

Negotiate research and development project plans with interested collaborators, stakeholders and users as applicable

Contributes research and technical content to peer-reviewed publications and program outputs

Works both independently and in collaboration with the program team and stakeholders to design and implement technical solutions to environmental challenges

Works closely with the team Program Manager to prioritize work needs and opportunities to address given needs

Documents usage modes, capabilities, characteristics and performance of research codes/software/data visualizations

Publishes and presents, based on research and development work, results about data science techniques and tools, performance and algorithm enhancement in research venues to attract usage from domain science communities, or to promote latest technologies within the community

Leads collaborations with partners, researchers, and academic institutions to advance shared goals

Communicates technical program details effectively with a wide variety of audiences to ensure understanding and engagement with program stakeholders

Qualification

Data science applicationsSoftware developmentBioacoustics researchOpen data scienceNeural networksPythonREffective communicationTeam collaborationProblem-solvingTime management

Required

Intermediate knowledge of open data science/research software development

Advanced skills, and demonstrated experience associated with deployment of data science applications, tools, and visualizations

Demonstrated ability to regularly interface with management

Demonstrated ability to contribute research and technical content to program outputs

Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization and to external research and education audiences

Proven skills and experience in independently resolving broad computing/data problems using introductory and/or intermediate principles

Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team

Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines

Proven ability to successfully work on multiple concurrent projects

Proven ability to understand research computing/data needs, mapping use cases to requirements and how systems/software/infrastructure can support those needs and meet the requirements

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement such solutions

Demonstrated experience and ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of staff; technical, students, faculty and administrators

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training