Project Data Scientist

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking a Project Data Scientist to lead data management, analysis, and community-centered data practices across multiple applied, interdisciplinary research projects. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a relevant field or a Master’s degree with strong data science experience and a record of publishing peer-reviewed papers.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in a relevant field OR a Master’s degree with strong, proven data science experience
• Record of publishing peer-reviewed papers
• Expertise in data management and analysis, including conducting GIS analyses and/or conducting other ecological analyses
• Proficiency in R, Python, and/or similar tools
• At least 2 years of experience working with community members, including mentoring students
• Must have led at least one research project from start to finish (i.e., resulting in a peer-reviewed publication or completed thesis) in a relevant field
• A demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication
• Passionate about communicating science to a diversity of public audiences
• Excellent collaboration and project management skills, including working with networks of diverse collaborators and participants
• Bilingual in Spanish and English highly preferred but not required

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan