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Missouri State University

Research Specialist II

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $52K

💻 Research

🗓️ December 2nd, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Research Specialist II. This role involves cleaning and analyzing ecological datasets, generating metadata using the NPSdataverse R package, contributing to automation of data cleaning tasks, and documenting data management processes through report writing.

Highlights
  • Clean and analyze ecological datasets per Inventory and Monitoring Division standards.
  • Generate Ecological Metadata Language (EML) metadata using the NPSdataverse R package.
  • Contribute to R package development for automating data cleaning tasks.
  • Write detailed reports using RMarkdown to document data management processes.
  • Required skills include proficiency in spreadsheet, graphics, word processing software, and experience with relational databases (Access, SQL Server) and GIS tools (ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online).
  • Must hold a Master’s degree in a scientific discipline and possess at least one year of related work experience.
  • Experience with natural resources or ecological data and collaborative teamwork is essential.
  • Valid driver’s license or access to a licensed driver and vehicle is required.
  • Position is grant-funded and contingent on continued funding, with a proposed annual salary of $51,878.
  • Work involves interaction with interdisciplinary teams of data managers, ecologists, and park staff to develop and implement solutions.