Data Scientist III

Data Scientist III The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Data Scientist III. 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 E13 Posting Close Date December 31, 2024 Job Summary: This is advanced level, data scientist work with the responsibility for developing, planning, and implementing research projects to advance ocean science and engineering. Incumbents are expected to conduct, evaluate, and interpret scientific data and studies with considerable independent judgment and discretion under the general supervision of a higher-level, scientist or an administrative or technical supervisor. Interaction with members of local, state, and federal regulatory entities, special interest groups, and the general public, including speaking to large and small groups is required. Incumbents at this level may act as project managers in the performance of related duties and supervision will be exercised over others. 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: Develop, plan, and manage research projects and research/technician personnel. Provide leadership in coordinating research activities and serve as project coordinator and supervisor of less senior staff. Routinely prepares technical reports, manuscripts, oral presentations, and other written forms of communication for the dissemination of research findings following standard guidelines. Contribute to Ocean Enterprise goals by developing proposals, keeping appropriate individuals on the OE staff informed of activities of activities and providing status reports for documenting milestones and meeting funding obligations regarding projects. Plan, manage and execute 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 researchers. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in data science, engineering, remote sensing, physical science or closely related field and a minimum five 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 general 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: Ph.D. from an accredited college or university in, data science, engineering, remote sensing, physical science or closely related field and two years of experience in data science research, applications, or similar occupation. 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. Certifications in one or more of the above toolsets. 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 www.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.