[Rdap] Fwd: [CODE4LIB] Job: Data Engineer Intern at California Academy of Sciences

[Joe Hourcle]

For those who have students who might be looking for internships ... it's a bit more programmer than librarian, but might be of interest.

-Joe


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> From: jobs at CODE4LIB.ORG
> Date: April 15, 2013 12:40:21 PM EDT
> To: CODE4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> Subject: [CODE4LIB] Job: Data Engineer Intern at California Academy of Sciences
> Reply-To: Code for Libraries <CODE4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU>
> 
> Reporting to the Archivist, the Data Engineer Intern plays
> a key role in a pilot project exploring methods of connecting text, digital
> images, and taxonomic data sets. Intern will build elegant,
> reusable code to connect archival collections with biological specimen
> records, and will have the opportunity to invent creative ways of visualizing
> the resultant data sets. This project is funded under
> "Connecting Content: A Collaboration to Link Field Notes to Specimens and
> Published Literature," a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of
> Museum and Library Services. This position is a 135 hour
> internship, with a stipend of $4000.00 and the option of receiving course
> credit. Hours must be completed between 9AM-6PM, Monday - Friday, during the
> summer of 2013.
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> ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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> Work with Archivist to plan 3-month software project
> 
> Build elegant and reusable code to interact with RESTful web services
> 
> Explore methods of visualizing taxonomic data sets on the web and in Google
> Earth
> 
> Present results to project partners and Academy staff
> 
> Work onsite at the California Academy of Sciences
> 
> Follow all Academy safety regulations
> 
> Other duties as assigned
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> QUALIFICATIONS
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> To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
> essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
> representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
> accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
> the essential functions.
> 
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> 
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> EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
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> The ideal candidate will possess a combination of the following education
> and/or equivalent experience to succeed in this position:
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> Currently pursuing BS or MS in Informatics, Computer Science,
> Library/Information Science, or closely related field at
> university.
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> Understanding of data structures or database design.
> 
> Familiarity with at least one scripting language.
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> KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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> Experience with RESTful web services (JSON / XML responses)
> 
> Experience working with KML files, and Google Earth
> 
> Demonstrated ability to write high-performance, reusable code
> 
> Demonstrated experience with at least one scripting language, preferably
> Python or PHP
> 
> Fluent in English
> 
> Excellent attention to detail
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> 
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> LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents
> such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure
> manuals. Ability to write routine reports and
> correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups
> or individuals.
> 
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> 
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> PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands
> and work environment described here are representative of those that must be
> met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
> job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
> disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties
> of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, and
> reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Must be able to perform
> repetitive motions 75% of the time. Must be able to lift 15
> lbs.
> 
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> APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Send a resume and cover letter to
> archives at calacademy.org no later than 5pm PST, Monday, April 29, 2013.
> 
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> The California Academy of Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
> welcomes applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.
> 
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> The California Academy of Sciences is a non-smoking facility. There is also no
> smoking in Golden Gate Park.
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