Data Scientist I (Full Time)
The Phenotyping and Data Science teams at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center are seeking an individual to fill a full-time position as a Data Scientist I (anticipated state date, March 2023). The Data Scientist I will work at the intersection of plant phenotyping, computational sciences, and geospatial sciences. The Data Scientist I will work with members of the Data Science, and Phenotyping teams, as well as the Taylor Geospatial Institute, to collect and analyze field phenotyping data, including satellite and uncrewed aircraft images. This work includes programming (Python in particular), version control, statistical analysis (R preferred), data visualization, data management, image analysis, geospatial analysis, and other relevant skills.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinating with members of the Data Science and Phenotyping teams
- Coordinating with data collection teams at field sites
- Developing workflows and pipelines for plant phenotyping/geospatial data analysis
- Presenting results to team members, field researchers, and other collaborators
- Other duties as assigned
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
· Highly organized individual who can maintain progress in a fast-paced environment
· Must be able to multitask and manage time effectively
· Must be comfortable collaborating and working across teams
· Good communication skills
· Familiarity with basic computer programs such as Google Drive/Microsoft Office365 and communication tools such as Slack
· Live the Danforth Center values: Collaboration, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity
& Respect, Environmental Sustainability, and Stewardship
Qualifications:
- Familiarity with several of the following: navigating the Linux/Unix command line, programming language proficiency, bioinformatics, statistics, image analysis, geospatial analysis, machine learning, algorithm development, data structures, workflow development, and high-performance/high-throughput computing
- Experience with data collection and/or image analysis is preferred
Education Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree or PhD with an equivalent combination of experience in bioinformatics, computer science, data science, geospatial sciences, or relevant fields
Submission:
- Cover letter
- CV/Resume
- Contact information for two (2) professional references
About the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center:
Founded in 1998, The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
is an independent, non-profit organization with a mission to improve the human
condition through plant science. Our focus is scientific research at the nexus
of food, energy and the environment to improve the productivity and
sustainability of agriculture. We assemble interactive teams of scientists and
develop unique platforms to discover underlying principles about how plants
work. We then convert that knowledge into useful crops and products, and
partner with organizations that are best positioned to solve problems where
they exist around the world. The Center’s work is funded through competitive
grants from many sources, including the National Institutes of Health, U.S.
Department of Energy, National Science Foundation and the Bill & Melinda
Gates Foundation.
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