Job Description
UNC University Libraries is a global leader in higher education, known for its commitment to innovative teaching and research. The Research Data Specialist will support the Center for Environmental Modeling for Policy Development by performing specialized technical and analytical duties, focusing on aircraft emissions inventories and data quality management. Responsibilities Acquiring datasets related to aircraft operations at airports, and observations from multiple networks Performing quality assurance of datasets and processing them for use in emissions models and model evaluation software respectively Performing literature review and extracting information for use in projects as needed Developing documentation of procedures and protocols for future implementation Developing professional reports Assisting with preparing manuscripts for broader dissemination Skills Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions Experience and proficiency with processing data from networks of observations Proficiency in statistical methods for analyses of large-scale observations and modeled datasets Proficiency in developing inventories using literature and/or other software tools Experience with processing air quality data from model outputs Proficiency with using AEDT (Aviation Environmental Design Tool) Proficiency in R, Python and shell scripting Benefits A comprehensive benefits package Paid leave Variety of health, life and retirement plans Additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance Company Overview
The Carolina Population Center (CPC) is a community of outstanding scholars and professionals associated to create new knowledge about population size, structure, and processes of change.
It was founded in 1966, and is headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is