Data Scientist II
University of Southern Mississippi
Gulfport, MSFull-timeSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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The Data Scientist II develops and implements statistical, mathematical, computer programming, operations research, and diagnostic methods to interpret and analyze complex data, supporting research, development, testing, and evaluation of ocean sensing buoys and uncrewed marine vehicles at the Roger F. Wicker Center in Gulfport, Mississippi.
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Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
The Data Scientist II develops and implements statistical, mathematical, computer programming, operations research, and diagnostic methods and techniques to interpret and analyze complex data. This position exercises independent judgment under limited supervision from a higher-level scientist or technical supervisor, with work activities planned, reviewed, and evaluated through regular consultation with leadership. The role supports research, development, testing, and evaluation activities related to ocean sensing buoys and uncrewed surface and subsurface marine vehicles, including platform systems, payloads, command and control systems, power systems, and data integration and analysis. This position is located at the Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise in Gulfport, Mississippi and collaborates with industry, academic, state, and federal partners in support of ocean technology and research initiatives.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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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.
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Manage, collect, visualize, analyze, and summarize data, data reports, experiments, and field activities. Support preparation for peer-reviewed publications, including maps, tables, and other illustrative materials.
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Perform server maintenance, database administration, data pipelines creation, and web front end development.
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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.
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Participate in test and evaluation of UxS, other autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles or platforms and perform analysis of data collected.
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Provides programmatic and technical support to project directors or principal investigators and collaborates with Ocean Enterprise, USM and external researchers as appropriate.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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