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Partnership Description: The CUNY SPS Data Science program awards Master’s Degrees in Data Science. Dr. George Hagstrom is a Doctoral Lecturer in this program and the PI on this project who will supervise this position.
Position Description: PI is seeking to hire a student with data science training and an interest in marine ecosystems, microbial ecology, and biogeochemistry to work on a project to model the physiological roles of polyphosphate storage in marine phytoplankton. This project will involve a mixture of computer programming and analysis of experimental data, as suits project needs and student interests. This is a part time program with funding for 100 hours of work, to be completed during the Fall 2026 semester.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
Help PI with data analysis, literature review, and model development. Participate in weekly meetings with PI to set weekly objectives and go over progress. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume.
Please note: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a continuous basis. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Location: Remote
Pay Range:
$20 to $20 per hour
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