Data Analyst/Data Scientist – Student Researcher - Fayetteville, United States - Fayetteville State University

Description

Position Information
Position Information

Position Title:
Data Analyst/Data Scientist – Student Researcher

Working Title:
Data Analyst/Data Scientist – Student Researcher

Position Number:
Student- June 2023

Full-time or Part-time:
Part Time

Time Limited Position:
Yes

Number of Vacancies:
Multiple Vacancies

Department:
Temporary Pools- Broadwell College

Posting Number:
0402320

SHRA/EHRA:

Job Category:
Student

Hiring Range:
$15.00 – $20.00 Per Hour

Overall Position Competency:
TMP

Description of primary duties and responsibilities:
Purpose:

As part of Duke Energy's Integrated Methane Monitoring Platform Expansion project, and work to-date in the methane measurement and quantification arena, we are hiring 2 graduate and 2 undergraduate students pursuing an MBA, BIDA, ISBA or other business degreea to serve on a project team responsible for developing a scientific approach to methane measurement, data aggregation and analysis, and statistical techniques employed to quantify emissions via direct measurement methods. Interested students will work with a group of Lead Data Scientists, academic and technology partners that offer transdisciplinary expertise to help advance and accelerate the development and ability to scale a methane monitoring platform.

Description of Work Continued:
Scope and Roles/Responsibilities:

• Assist and support Lead Data Scientist in developing experimental design and data collection and gathering plans
• Drive to and participate in any manual data collection and controlled releases at multiple NC Natural Gas sites/facilities as needed
• Manipulate, combine, and refine large databases/datasets to produce information suitable for analysis
• Develop algorithms for data analysis and write computer code to implement them in python
• Establish scalable, efficient, and automated processes for large scale data analyses and model development, validation, and implementation
• Create graphics for data visualization and information display

Required Skills/Expertise:

• Advance knowledge of math and statistics to conduct novel research
• Familiarity with python libraries such as pandas, geopandas, shapely, numpy, scikit-learn, tensorflorw, requests, etc.

§ Proficiency with Python, SQL, AWS, Unix/Linux shell, Git; Hands-on experiences in large datasets including signal, GIS, image, text or sensor data; Understanding of machine learning and deep learning methods and frameworks (Tensorflow, Keras, Pytorch, etc); Hands-on experience in designing, developing, and deploying machine learning models

• Excellent oral, written, and technical communication skills and a solid command of the English language; Demonstrated ability to communicate complex relationships and concepts using data to drive change

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Familiarity with GIS (ArcGIS or python geospatial packages) and working with geospatial data.

Knowledge skills and abilities:

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Notice to Applicants
Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Other Information
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

EEO Statement:
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).
Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity,sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement
Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

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