Deadline: Sun, 12/31/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Environmental Protection Agency Job Field: Other Job Type: Full Time Location: Minnesota Location Detail: Duluth, Minnesota Job Description: A research opportunity is available that is shared between two EPA programs, the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) and the Office of Research and Development (ORD). The participant will be required to report to the Scientific Computing and Data Curation Division (SCDCD) located in Duluth, MN. Research Project: The research project will focus on automating and streamlining the literature search process, as well as updating and refining methods for data assessment, extraction, and management. The overall goal of this research is to identify relevant scientific data for inclusion into multiple applications and tools used to support the Office of Pesticide Program’s (OPP) Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP). The participant will have a significant role in developing and optimizing new literature mining/curation strategies and integrating and harmonizing existing methods. the participant will also be involved in updating software programs, web-based interactive tools, or database queries as analysis needs evolve. Under the guidance of a mentor, research activities may include: Hands-on participation in data manipulation and interpretation. Reading and interpreting relevant scientific literature. Active participation in meetings of the project team. Preparing reports, presentations, manuscripts, and data summaries as opportunities arise. Presenting at conferences/professional meetings. The design and implementation of reusable, scalable techniques for data management. Organizing and transforming data in databases to support scientific analyses. Analyzing data quality according to specified criteria. Writing scripts to support data/literature mining. Working in interdisciplinary teams and collaborating with others to evolve scientific applications. Qualifications: The qualified candidate should have received a bachelor's or master's degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date. Preferred skills/experience: Domain knowledge of biological and toxicological processes. Training or coursework in computer programming. Experience interpreting pieces of information from a variety of diverse data sources. Strong record-keeping skills. Experience with basic object-oriented programming (R, Python) . Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). Strong reading comprehension and written, oral, and electronic communication skills. Salary: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. How to Apply: A complete application consists of: An application Transcript(s) – For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted. All transcripts must be in English or include an official English translation. Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts. A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list Two educational or professional recommendations. Click here for detailed information about recommendations. All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
