Research Associate II

University of Miami • Miami, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) of the University of Miami invites applications for a Research Associate II position (on-site). The position is concerned with observational studies designed to improve our understanding of interannual to multidecadal ocean variability and its influence on climate. The position will involve close collaboration with scientists, engineers, and technicians at Rosenstiel School and the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML). The position will provide technical support by troubleshooting software and hardware, integrating diverse systems, and configuring networks, particularly while at sea. This role involves writing scripts to process instrumentation data and continuously developing or improving software to meet divisional requirements. The incumbent will also be responsible for supporting operational logistics, including tracking equipment maintenance and calibration, communicating with vendors, as well as managing the physical loading and transport of research equipment. This position also requires flexibility to occasionally support operations during unusual schedules as needed.

Requirements

• Must have prior experience with oceanographic research environments such as CTD (Conductivity, Temperature, Depth) operations, including sampling, deployment, and hardware troubleshooting, and experience with LADCP (Lowered Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler) deployments and recoveries.
• The applicant must be willing and physically able to spend up to 120 cumulative days per year at sea on oceanographic research vessels and merchant ships assisting in collecting scientific data. Most cruises will range from 2-14 days, but cruises of up to 60 days may be required.
• Such work requires a degree of physical mobility, and the incumbent must be able to lift and move items of up to 60 lbs.
• The role also entails driving various vehicle types, including trucks, to support research logistics.
• Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).
• The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree or higher in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field, along with demonstrated experience in the following qualifications:
• Software Engineering & Development - Object-Oriented Programming: Proficiency in OOP concepts with hands-on experience in languages such as Python, C/C++, Java, etc.
• Web & Database Technologies: Proficiency in JavaScript, PHP, HTML, and CSS, alongside database design and management experience using MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, etc.
• Development Tools: Understanding of version control workflows (Git, GitLab, GitHub) and standard documentation practices (UML, Doxygen, JavaDocs).
• Systems, Scripting & Networking - Operating Systems: Experience programming and deploying software across a wide range of platforms, including the Microsoft Windows family, Linux (and variants), MacOS, and mobile platforms (iOS, Android).
• Scripting: Competence in writing automation and configuration scripts using BASH, Batch, and PowerShell.
• Networking: Practical knowledge of networking concepts, including DHCP configuration, manual IP addressing, and mounting shared resources via terminal using protocols such as CIFS and NFS.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting software and hardware
• Integrating diverse systems
• Configuring networks, particularly while at sea
• Writing scripts to process instrumentation data
• Continuously developing or improving software to meet divisional requirements
• Supporting operational logistics, including tracking equipment maintenance and calibration
• Communicating with vendors
• Managing the physical loading and transport of research equipment
• Supporting operations during unusual schedules as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level