• Research Technician

    University of Southern Mississippi (Gulfport, MS)


    Research Technician

     

    The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Research Technician.

    Position Details

    Location Marine Research Center

     

    1030 West Pier, Port of Gulfport

     

    Gulfport, Mississippi, 39501

     

    United States

     

    Division Ocean Enterprise

     

    Position Type Staff

     

    Employment Status Part Time

     

    Grant Funded Yes

     

    Pay Grade

     

    Generic Grade

     

    Posting Close Date Five Days After Posted

    Job Summary

    This position is located at the Marine Research Center, in Gulfport MS and is part of the USM Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise. The Center works with industry, state and federal government and academic partners for research, development, testing, and evaluation of ocean sensing buoys as well as uncrewed surface and subsurface marine vehicles including but not limited to platform, payload, command and control systems, power system and data integration/analysis. This is entry level, part time, less than 20 hours a week.

     

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

     

    + Participate in test and evaluation of UxS, other autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles or platforms and performs analysis of data collected.

    + Provides programmatic and technical support to project directors or principal investigators and collaborate with Ocean Enterprise, USM and external researcher as appropriate.

    + Organize and Maintain tools and equipment.

    + Conduct research to advance hardware, software, and techniques to develop computational algorithms and statistical methods that find patterns and relationships in large volumes of data.

    + Manage, collect, visualize, analyze, and summarize data, data reports, experiments, and field activities. Prepares material for publication, including maps, tables and other illustrative material.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    High School Diploma

     

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

     

    + Ability to read, analyze, and interpret research periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures associated with research activities. Proficient writing skills are necessary to perform stated duties.

    + Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of data science professionals, customers, and the public.

    + Ability to utilize, process, visualize, and analyze various geospatial data as well as can travel, and work from large and small vessels.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Valid Driver’s License. Proficiency with one or more of the following Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Autodesk Fusion 360, Microsoft PowerPoint or SolidWorks.

    About The University of Southern Mississippi

    Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

     

    Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

     

    We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

     

    As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.