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　　Advertising/Posting Title Food Systems Data Scientist

　　Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

　　Posting Summary

　　The Food Systems Research Center ( FSRC ) seeks a data scientist to lead the development of data infrastructure, management, analysis, and visualization for a vibrant, growing, transdisciplinary research center. The FSRC is the first research center focused on food systems formed in collaboration with the US Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service ( ARS ). Focused on finding solutions to our most pressing global challenges through food systems, the FSRC funds research within and beyond UVM exploring sustainability, resilience, and equity in small and medium food systems across the Northeast US. The inaugural data scientist will help develop the data management and infrastructure systems to enable transdisciplinary research collaborations, sharing of data with public entities and partners, and coordinate across government and academic platforms. The data scientist works with research teams and original data to develop data ontologies for transdisciplinary research, as well as data analyses and visualizations for academic and public audiences. We especially seek candidates who have experience working across disciplines, with varying data types and people of different backgrounds and experiences, and in team science efforts. The data scientist will join a dedicated team at the FSRC who help foster food systems work within and beyond the university, in partnership with Northeast partners.

　　Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

　　Master’s degree in data science, complex systems, statistics or a related field, and four years of related data science experience required. Advanced knowledge of multiple data systems, including programming (e.g. Python, R) and database development systems (e.g. MySQL) required.

　　Desirable Qualifications

　　Experience in agriculture, food systems, nutrition, or related fields desired. Experience working across interdisciplinary teams desirable.

　　Other Information

　　4 month probationary period required for non UVM employees; 60 day probationary period required for internal applicant.

　　Special Conditions Bargaining unit position, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees

　　FLSA Exempt

　　Payband Max (Represents full-time (12 months, 1.0 FTE) equivalent salary. Must be prorated for jobs less than 12 months or 1.0FTE (Salary/12 x # of months x FTE)) 102220.00

　　Payband Min (Represents full-time (12 months, 1.0 FTE) equivalent salary. Must be prorated for jobs less than 12 months or 1.0FTE (Salary/12 x # of months x FTE)) 53800.00

　　Staff Hiring Band No Response

　　Union Position Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate)

　　Posting Details

　　Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

　　Job Open Date 04/10/2023

　　Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

　　Open Until Filled No

　　Position Information

　　Position Title Researcher/Analyst

　　Posting Number S4257PO

　　Department CALS Dean's Office/51000

　　Position Number 00026509

　　Employee FTE 1.0

　　Employee Term 12

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