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Research Assistant (Fixed Term)
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Position Number: 5944494
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Research Assistant (Fixed Term)

Position Title:
Research Assistant (Fixed Term)

Position Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Hiring Range:

$28.03, per hour, commensurate with experience

Pay Frequency:
Hourly
1) POSITION PURPOSE
Staff Programmer

2) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program and maintain CatMapper front-end and back-end programs, including SocioMap and ArchaMap applications. Both involve large database inquiries and customized search features. The position requires to design and code various front-end user interfaces to accommodate changes and case studies; program and perform multiple search algorithm testing; and frequently communicate with the project teams (ASU&SCU).
Optimize search function algorithms.
Facilitate project new prototype and proposal development.
Document and train future student worker.

Functional Area

For CatMapper project detail, please refer to project site https://catmapper.org/js

4. Other duties as assigned.

C. PROVIDES WORK DIRECTION

D. GENERAL GUIDELINES

As described above.

E. QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.

This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.

1. Knowledge
Good communication skills, work with multiple diverse teams (archeologist, anthropologists, various fields of social scientists), proficient in full stack, Python and web-programming. Some data visualization and network visualization/analysis knowledge is preferred.

2 .Skills

Both SQL & NoSQL & Graph databases
Python, R, JS, HTML

3. Abilities
Be able to zoom and meet with the team regularly and respond promptly.

4. Education
MS in CS or CSE related field
5.Years of Experience
2+

F. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and all other applicable laws, SCU provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education, or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.
May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.
May be required to occasionally travel to meet the project teams.

G. WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Work remotely (Hybrid)

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University's equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Information about Title IX can be found at www.scu.edu/title-ix. Information about Section 504 and the ADA Coordinator can be found at https://www.scu.edu/oae/, (408) 554-4109, oae@scu.edu. Inquiries can also be made to the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Clery Notice of Availability

Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Santa Clara University report, please go to the Campus Safety Services website . To request a paper copy please call Campus Safety at (408) 554-4441. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.

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