Data Scientist I

Data Scientist I

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Data Scientist I.

Position Details

Location Marine Research Center

1030 West Pier, Port of Gulfport

Gulfport, Mississippi, 39501

United States

Division Ocean Enterprise

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded Yes

Pay Grade

E10

Posting Close Date One year after posted

Job Summary:

This is entry level, data scientist work with the responsibility for developing and implementing a diverse range of statistical, mathematical standards, computer programming, operations research, diagnostic methods, and techniques, to interpret data. Work is performed using independent judgement under the limited supervision of a higher-level scientist or an administrative or technical supervisor. Work is planned, reviewed, and evaluated in conferences with supervisor. This position is located at the Marine Research Center, in Gulfport MS and is part of the USM Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise. The Center works with industry, state and federal government and academic partners for research, development, testing and evaluation of ocean sensing buoys as well as uncrewed surface and subsurface marine vehicles including but not limited to platform, payload, command and control systems, power system and data integration/analysis .

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct research to advance hardware, software, and techniques to develop computational algorithms and statistical methods that find patterns and relationships in large volumes of data.

Manage, collect, visualize, analyze, and summarize data, data reports, experiments, and field activities. Prepares material for publication, including maps, tables and other illustrative material.

Contribute to Ocean Enterprise goals by participating in developing proposals, keeping appropriate individuals on the OE staff informed of activities and providing status reports documenting milestones regarding ongoing projects.

Participate in test and evaluation of UxS, other autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles or platforms and performs analysis of data collected.

Provides programmatic and technical support to project directors or principal investigators and collaborate with Ocean Enterprise, USM and external researcher as appropriate.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum four years of experience in data science research, applications, or similar occupation. Related education and related experience may be substituted on an equal basis. Valid Driver's License is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret research periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures associated with research activities. Proficient writing skills are necessary to perform stated duties. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of data science professionals, customers, and the public.

Ability to utilize, process, visualize, and analyze various geospatial data as well as can travel, and work from large and small vessels.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited college or university data science, engineering, remote sensing, physical science, or a closely related field. Two years' experience in data science or related research. Valid Driver's License is required. Proficiency with Programming Languages/Platforms/Libraries such as C, Java, Python, R/RSudio, MATLAB, AWS Sagemaker, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Tensorflow, Keras, Scikit Learn, Pandas, Numpy, SQL, NOSQL (Mongo DB), ArcPy, Tableau, Docker, and ArcGIS. Enter preferred education and experience here if applicable. Please list preferred certificates, licenses, and registrations that are required.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.