Deadline: Thu, 06/30/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: USACE-Engineer Research and Development Center Job Field: GIS/Technology Job Type: Full Time Location: Mississippi Location Detail: Vicksburg, MS (can be remote/flexible) Job Description: The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is a world class research organization composed of seven laboratories and over 2,000 employees, which execute more than $1B per year in support of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense, and a variety of other customers. The Environmental Laboratory's (EL) 200+ scientists and engineers seek to “provide solutions to tomorrow’s environmental challenges” through a broad array of basic and applied research. Researchers within the Wetlands and Coastal Ecology Branch are continually developing new projects that require additional personnel. Thus, this announcement was developed to identify individuals that would potentially be interested in one or both research topics listed below. Qualifications: . Developing R packages using various pre-loaded datasets. Collaborating on research and development projects, ability to creatively problem solve and meet product development deadlines 2. Experience in ecological model development with focus on model integration. Developing models to be used in environmental decision-making support. In addition to interest in the above research topics, individuals should have excellent written and verbal communication skills to document findings as reports, presentations, and associated correspondence. Experience with quantitative tools, GIS, and other programming languages (Python, etc.) are desirable, but not required. A range of education levels are accepted (BS, MS, or PhD), although experience with coding and project development experience is crucial. Positions may vary from 3-24 months depending on project needs. How to Apply: If interested in learning more about research efforts within the Environmental Laboratory’s Wetlands and Coastal Ecology Branch, send a resume or CV to Dr. Todd Swannack (Todd.M.Swannack@usace.army.mil).
