The Earth and Environmental Sciences Area at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) has an exciting data management opportunity for a student assistant involving data generated and managed by large DOE-funded projects. The DOE’s Environmental Systems Science Data Infrastructure for a Virtual Ecosystem (ESS-DIVE) is a data archive for Earth and environmental science data (http://ess-dive.lbl.gov/). The DOE’s Watershed Function Scientific Focus Area (http://watershed.lbl.gov/) investigate hydrological perturbations to mountainous watersheds, and their impacts to downstream water quantity and quality. These projects generate and manage diverse datasets from various environmental sciences that include hydrology, geology, ecology, geochemistry, biology, climate and geophysics.

The successful applicant will join the interdisciplinary data teams of these projects, which consist of earth/environmental scientists, and computer/data scientists. The student will be involved in various data management activities including curation and archival, data standardization, and development of tools and workflows to improve the access and usability of the datasets. The position is open immediately. Successful performance during the Summer may lead to continuation of the role in the Fall.

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You will:

Work with scientists at LBNL and partner institutions to organize and submit metadata and data following Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR) principles.
Assist with metadata and data curation by performing basic quality checks to ensure metadata and related information are complete and project data standards are adhered to.
Coordinate public release of datasets by working with relevant investigators, managing the publication workflow, and engaging with DOE’s Office of Science, Technology, and Information (OSTI).
Provide assistance to researchers and others in gaining access to the data and information made accessible, and answer user support questions.
Participate in community engagement activities, such as website updates, newsletters, and outreach.

Additional Responsibilities as needed:

Provide feedback on and refine technical user documentation.
Manage repository users and keep archive metadata consistent with field collection activities.
Help prepare data package statistics and user stories for project leadership and DOE’s Office of Science.

We are looking for:

Undergraduate student currently working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Earth/Environmental sciences
Prior experience in data management practices is highly desirable
Programming experience (Python) is highly desirable. The candidate should at least be willing to learn scripting skills for enhancement of data management processes.
Interest in using AI tools for data management and user support
Good communication and organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative team environment is required.

Additional information:

Appointment type: This is a full-time, student assistant appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.
Salary range: The expected hourly range for this position is $19.18 - $25.18.
Background check: This position is subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
Work modality: Work will be primarily performed at:Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. A REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification is required to access Berkeley Lab sites (for more informationclick here).
Work authorization for student assistants: This position requires a candidate to hold permanent work authorization or current visa status in the United States at the time of hire. Visa status must be maintained independently of Berkeley Lab, as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for applicants without a bachelor's degree.

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

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