University of Arizona · 1 month ago
Data Science Specialist/Librarian (Assistant or Associate)
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$63K/yr - $76K/yrThe University of Arizona Libraries is seeking a Data Science Specialist/Librarian to support data science, geospatial, and digital scholarship services. The role involves designing and delivering instruction on data science topics, providing consultations, and collaborating with various campus partners to enhance data literacy and visualization efforts.
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Responsibilities
Develop and lead training opportunities in tools and resources such as data visualization, data analytics, and/or predictive analytics
Develop and lead training opportunities in introductory-level Python programming
Provide consultations to researchers on data analyses and visualization
Create effective marketing strategies for visualization and analysis services
Contribute to web resources to aid in discovery of visualization and analysis resources
Collaborate with Data Cooperative unit and Research Engagement department to support scholars and researchers throughout respective project lifecycles
Partner with the Office of Research & Partnerships and Research Computing to support researchers needs for computational resources for data-intensive science
In collaboration with the Office of Research & Partnerships, organize Software and Data Carpentry workshops for researchers at the University of Arizona
Collaborate with relevant academic liaisons to support data science needs at the University of Arizona
Provide leadership on engaging Library personnel with visualization and/or analytical approaches relevant to their portfolios
Communicate information on activities to Library staff and the University community
Participate in shared decision-making, goal setting, and planning activities within the domain
Support the Research Data Repository by participating in occasional dataset curation activities
Conduct original research and scholarship and disseminate findings through publication and participation in professional conferences
Plan and implement a continuous learning program that develops and improves personal skills and abilities and professional knowledge needed to meet the above responsibilities
Support the profession through participation in professional societies, organizations, and initiatives
Support the Libraries and UA with strategic initiatives designed to encourage varied perspectives and create a positive environment for all faculty, staff, and students
Participate on committees and other service groups as assigned
The UA Libraries support the UA’s strategic initiatives designed to create a welcoming environment for all faculty, staff, and students. The candidate is expected to support related strategic efforts in the department and Libraries
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree
Experience with the Python scripting language
Experience teaching or training
Demonstrated expertise in training audiences with a variety of experiences and perspectives
Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, one that values and leverages the benefits of a variety of perspectives
Knowledge of resources used to visualize data and communicate findings and trends
Proficiency in Python data analysis and visualization resources
Interest in promoting affordable, relevant open source software to appropriate audiences
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, visual, and oral)
Ability to identify and pursue opportunities
Ability to work independently and as part of team
Ability to work in an academic environment, interacting with clientele from a range of career trajectories and disciplines
Positive attitude and strong demonstration of UA Libraries' Values
Preferred
Professional experience working in an academic research library or other instructional/training setting
Carpentries Instructor Certification
Experience applying analytical or visualization approaches to a range of user needs and expertise
Experience with one or more Python machine learning libraries (e.g. NumPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow)
Experience with one or more Python data visualization libraries (e.g., Seaborn, Bokeh, plotly)
Demonstrated experience in pursuing independent and collaborative scholarship, such as peer-reviewed research, creative works, or open software projects
Benefits
Full Benefits
Company
University of Arizona
University of Arizona is a public research university that offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree courses.
Founded in 1885
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$88.9MKey Investors
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2024-12-10Grant· $0.61M
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-09-07Grant· $30M
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