us: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Federated Data Systems [PhD in CS, earth and geosciences, environmental and marine sci, related field; exp in one or more of: Distributed data mgmt, Web-services, Semantic Web, Solid progr skills (e.g. Java, Perl, Python), Databases] / National Center for Computational Science and Computer Science and Mathematics Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge, TN
National Center for Computational Sciences
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
ORNL10-118-NCCS
Project Description:
The applicant should have experience or background in one or more of the following:
- Distributed data management
- Web-services
- Semantic Web
- Solid programming skills (e.g. Java, Perl, Python)
- Databases
The successful applicant will work with the Earth System Grid (ESG) team within the National Center for Computational Science and Computer Science and Mathematics Division to extend ESG to support a variety of Observational datasets that are of high value to climate change researchers. Mechanisms of extracting metadata, publishing a variety of observational datasets, and enabling facetted search capabilities will be developed within the ESG framework. Other work will include integration and development of next-generation rich-client access tools will be developed to allow spatial/temporal reprojection, climate-model/observational dataset intercomparison, and data analysis capabilities in a federated data environment.
Qualifications:
A free scholarship programs in computer science, earth and geosciences, environmental and marine science, or closely related field is required.
Applicants cannot have received the most recent degree more than five years prior to the date of application and all degree requirements must be completed before starting the appointment.
Technical Questions:
Questions regarding the position can be directed to Galen Shipman, gshipman@ornl.gov Please reference the position title and number in your correspondence. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
How to Apply:
Qualified applicants must apply online at . All applicants will need to register before they can begin the online application. For complete instructions, on how to apply, please see the instructions at .
This appointment is offered through the ORNL Postgraduate Research Participation Program and is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). The program is open to all qualified U.S. and non-U.S. citizens without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran
