Data Science Intern

River Partners•San Diego, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

River Partners is seeking a Data Science Intern to join their team. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze and interpret complex data, applying statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and data visualization techniques to generate actionable insights. The intern will contribute to various projects, assist in designing and optimizing data pipelines, and potentially integrate remote sensing techniques into restoration monitoring. They will also develop scripts and dashboards for analyzing monitoring data and gain experience with industry-standard tools like Python, R, and SQL.

Requirements

Enrollment in the Data Science and Analytics (MSDSA) Master’s program at Chico State.
Strong analytical skills with a passion for solving real-world problems through data.
Familiarity with data analysis tools and programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, etc.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Basic understanding of statistics and experimental design.
Proficiency in MS Office applications.
Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational, and written skills, including data visualization to technical and non-technical audiences.
Integrity and ethics beyond reproach.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or experience in machine learning, statistical modeling, or data visualization is a plus.
Interest in California plants, riparian ecology, hydrology, soils, wildlife, and/or in cultural uses of native plants.
Basic understanding of ecological concepts.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and interpret complex data.
Apply statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and data visualization techniques to generate actionable insights.
Contribute to various projects and assist in designing and optimizing data pipelines, which may include integrating remote sensing techniques into restoration monitoring and analyzing operational field data across project sites.
Develop scripts and dashboards to analyze monitoring data and provide insights into wildlife activity and vegetation patterns across restoration sites.
Gain experience with industry-standard tools and software, including Python, R, SQL, ArcGIS, etc.
Assist the Data Manager with development of data analytics and dashboard systems (Metabase, R Shiny, etc.) for use by staff for project analysis and report writing.
Integration of ArcGIS Pro with a field data collection software to ensure a streamlined workflow.
Perform diagnostic and maintenance checks for multiple databases, including ArcGIS and the Natural Resources Database System.
Developing processes for integrating project management software with field collection data to track equipment use, and costs associated with seed collection and other field activities.
Increase workflow efficiency by creating processes and designing digital tools for collecting, analyzing, and presenting data.
Create templates for reports and maps to share data and other key project information with partners and funders.
Support the research component of habitat restoration projects, which may include working with various types of data and performing analyses using tools such as ArcGIS Pro, R, Python, as well as climate and habitat suitability models.
Integration of various remote sensing data techniques into the restoration monitoring process.
Create scripts for analyzing camera trap and acoustic recording unit data to better understand wildlife use of restoration sites.
Cultivate partnerships with conservation organizations, research scientists, and local, state, and federal agencies to proactively identify new spatial data products to improve restoration design and implementation.
Troubleshoot workflow issues to improve efficiency across teams.
Communicate across teams to promote a collaborative and innovative work environment focused on utilizing data to improve restoration practices and enhance project outcomes.
Collaborate with the Communications team to enhance River Partners’ storytelling through incorporating creative data visualization into our media and outreach.
At the direction of your supervisor, choose from a provided list and complete an individual special research project related to restoration science and practice.
Clearly communicate individual research project outcomes to the organization in a final presentation and project report.