Research Specialist I-III

PURPOSE

The Research Specialist I, II or III is responsible for reviewing, organizing, and documenting datasets submitted to GRIIDC for long term archival.

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Research Operations (70%)

• Review datasets and metadata from a variety of disciplines submitted to the GRIIDC data management system to ensure completeness, file integrity, and determine additional information to complete and describe datasets.
• Ensure submitted data and metadata follow data management best practices and FAIR data principles for Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable data.
• Document datasets using standard ISO 19115-2 metadata.
• Transform data file formats from proprietary or binary file types to nonproprietary, archive-ready file formats. Organize data into required directory structures.
• Contact data providers to request additional information to complete datasets.
• Review publications generated by data providers to ensure datasets associated with publications meet standards for public availability.

Functional Area 2: Support (20%)

• Work with GRIIDC team members to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of products and services including supporting the GRIIDC Director and Program Manager with the execution of GRIIDC tasks.
• Participate in GRIIDC biweekly team meetings, data package review meetings, and other meetings, as needed.
• Provide insight and direction on data and metadata standards and data best practices to the Program Manager and Director during meetings and through technical reports.
• Provide input on the development of the GRIIDC data management system software, through participation in software development meetings and testing sessions, as needed.

Functional Area 3: Other (10%)

• Develop guidance documents for the submission of different types of data to GRIIDC, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Research Specialist I: Bachelor's degree in Oceanography, Environmental Science, or related field of study. Four (4) years of related experience. Additional education may substitute for experience.

Research Specialist II: Bachelor's degree in Oceanography, Environmental Science, or related field of study. Six (6) years of related experience. Additional education may substitute for experience.

Research Specialist III: Bachelor's degree in Oceanography, Environmental Science, or related field of study. Eight (8) years of related experience. Additional education may substitute for experience.