Job Description

Overview

Term: 1 year

The Eddy Covariance Data Technician position is responsible for uploading existing peatland eddy covariance datasets into AmeriFlux. This work is an important part of Can-Peat: The potential of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s peatlands as nature-based climate solutions (ECCC-CAAF 2022-2027) commitment to improving peatland data accessibility in Canada.

The Eddy Covariance Data Technician will work with peatland researchers and their technicians across Canada on preparing and submitting their existing datasets in AmeriFlux. The Technician will also assist researchers and students in further refining key datasets to be used in other Can-Peat research activities.

Responsibilities

Data selection and prioritization

• Work with researchers and students in prioritizing data sets for processing
• Ensure chosen data sets can be processed within the project timelines and are suitable for analysis

Preparing and formatting half-hour datasets

• Conduct data quality control and cleaning such as the removal of data points with bad data
• Gap-fill data as appropriate according to researchers\xe2\x80\x99 methods
• Ensure datasets use standardized data variable names and units
• Format files and content to be uploaded as an ASCII text file according to AmeriFlux\xe2\x80\x99s requirements

AmeriFlux Data Processing Pipeline

• Follow the automated format and data QA/QCs in AmeriFlux and correct any issues
• Work through AmeriFlux to submit data into the ONEFlux processing queue

Qualifications

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s or master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Biogeochemistry, Earth System Science, Environmental Science, Ecology, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Prior experience in programming and environmental data science * Prior experience processing, and synthesizing eddy-covariance flux data a plus

Competence with scientific computer software and basic data analysis, experience with Matlab and R statistical language a plus * Aptitude for research, strong analytical and oral and written scientific communication skills

• Knowledge of peatland carbon cycling and/or climate change research a plus

Equity Statement

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within our .

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.

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