Geoscience Data Analyst - Temporary

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY, United States
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$56,160.0 - $62,400.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Excel Geographic Information Systems Data Analysis ArcGIS (Software) Python (Programming Language)

Job description

Standing or sitting for long periods of time. Repetitive computer work. Occasional field work for site visits which require hiking on rough terrain. Shift Monday- Friday 8-5pm, The Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS), a publicly supported research center within the University of Kentucky (UK), is recruiting a temporary geoscience data analyst employee. Key position responsibilities include: analyzing and processing geospatial data related to karst and sinkholes, preparing maps and diagrams; and summarizing data analysis results. This position will work with the Hydrogeology and Karst Team to assist in evaluating Kentucky’s karst and sinkhole susceptibility and risk. Tasks will also include geological field work and collaboration with other Teams in KGS.

Requirements

ArcGIS, Python, Excel Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Knowledge in karst hydrogeology and geohazard, geological field work

Benefits & conditions

  • $53,061-87,526 per year Sitting for long periods of time, and repetitive motion related to computer work. Effective communication. Shift Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Job Summary The Data Research…

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