Closing Date: 11-15-2021

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Job Summary

Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (CIMAR), located at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa, in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.

MONTHLY SALARY: Salary commensurate with qualifications.

DUTIES

Actively leads research efforts related to quantifying the effects of oceanographic processes, particularly ocean warming, on pelagic and coastal ecosystem. Conducts original research and creates new and value-added oceanographic and climate products derived from satellite data and from atmosphere-ocean general circulation models. Analyzes and interprets data for the benefit of the marine fisheries, conservation, and oceanographic communities. Publishes and communicates results in scientific literature and through presentations to a wide variety of stakeholders including the regional fishing council. Develops research plans and leads grant applications. Provides data and products to support Center’s research cruises. Designs and implements computer-based quality control tools on existing and new remote sensing datasets to ensure the availability of science-quality resources. Establishes, maintains and manages the OceanWatch satellite remote sensing website, data platforms, and datasets. Develops web interfaces for uninterrupted data accessibility via the OceanWatch web, Environmental Research Divisions Data Access Program (ERDDAP) and Thematic Real-time Environmental Distributed Data Services (THREDDS) servers in support of Science Center and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) data initiatives. Manages, forecasts, and maintains yearly budgeting and accountability for OceanWatch project. Prepares quarterly progress reports for CoastWatch – Central. Manages and monitors yearly computer maintenance contracts.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/TRAINING

PhD Degree from an accredited college or university in Oceanography, Marine Biology, Climate Science, or Mathematics. (A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least five (5) years of relevant work experience in the above fields may substitute for a PhD). 

EXPERIENCE

Three to five (3-5) years of professional experience working with satellite remotely sensed oceanographic data or climate products to quantitatively derive information about biological physical or oceanographic phenomena which includes experience with ERDDAP and THREDDS to access data, and experience with extending software functionality or automating processes, with the NetCDF data format and with programming languages and libraries (Python NCO tools). Experience must include at least one (1) year experience in producing peer-reviewed publications based on satellite remotely sensed oceanographic data and experience with UNIX/LINUX workstations.

ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS

Advanced knowledge in satellite remote sensing, oceanography, climate science, and computer science.  Knowledge in data acquisition, image processing and analysis, computer graphics, and internet protocols.  Knowledge of the range of information available from ocean remote-sensing platforms and their caveats.  Understanding of key biogeochemical, oceanographic, and climate processes in marine ecosystems.  Working knowledge of statistical methods and approaches for robustly manipulating, integrating, visualizing, and analyzing interdisciplinary data derived from satellites and numerical models. Strong knowledge of statistical procedures to perform spatial and time-series data analyses. Must possess strong as written and oral communication skills to collaborate with and train government representatives, academic partners, and agency personnel. Ability to maintain PC and workstation hardware. Technical writing skills.  Ability to program in Python, R,  HTML and UNIX/LINUX shell scripts to manipulate, process, and display information derived from massive computer datasets. Skilled with computer programming and scripting languages, including Perl, Python, R, GMT, and Linux/Unix shells.  Ability to develop and maintain webpages.  Ability to develop an annual spending plan and carefully track an annual budget.  Ability to perform project management functions, which includes independently planning, organizing, and implementing projects to meet programmatic requirements and objectives within schedule, setting priorities, and coordinating multiple tasks with frequent and tight deadlines.  Proficiency with Windows operating system and word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs. Post Offer/Employment Condition:  Must be able to meet and maintain US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) security requirements for working in a Federal facility, which includes being fingerprinted and having a Federal background check performed prior to date of hire and maintained throughout duration of employment.

POLICY AND/OR REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to all applicable RCUH policies and procedures and, as applicable, subject to University of Hawai‘i’s and/or business entity’s policies and procedures.  Violation of RCUH’s, UH’s, or business entity’s policies and/or procedures or applicable State or Federal laws and/or regulations may lead to disciplinary action (including, but not limited to possible termination of employment, personal fines, civil and/or criminal penalties, etc.). 

SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of NOAA programs in remote sensing applied to oceanography, particularly the CoastWatch/OceanWatch program. Experience with the use of numerical ocean models.  Experience with Perl, GMT, javascript, Search Engine Optimization.  Experience with compilation and production of scientific or technical documents. Experience with developing and leading trainings, workshops, or conferences to foster education and capacity-building about remote-sensing methodologies. 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Please go to www.rcuh.com and click on “Job Postings.” You must submit the following documents online to be considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) Supervisory References, 4) Copy of Degree(s)/Transcript(s)/Certificate(s). All online applications must be submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawai‘i Standard Time/RCUH receipt time) as stated on the job posting. All RCUH employees and positions are subject to the August 5, 2021 Emergency Proclamation requiring all State/RCUH employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or be subject to weekly testing for COVID-19.  All post-job offer/new hires will be required to show proof that they are fully vaccinated (e.g., their CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card) or a Negative COVID-19 Test result during the onboarding process.  Requests for a religious or medical accommodation from the COVID-19 vaccination will be handled on a post-job offer basis.  Individuals granted an accommodation will be subject to the weekly testing requirement. If you do not have access to our system and the closing date is imminent, you may send additional documents to rcuh_employment@rcuh.com. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-7262 or (808)956-0872.