San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.

The Data Scientist has a strong background in data review, data management, data modeling, statistical analysis, and data visualization. The position will support the SDZWA conservation mission through the creation, integration, and management of database systems for a range of datasets including legacy data. The analyst will also develop automated data reporting and analysis pipelines, will carry out statistical data analysis and will create data summaries, data visualizations and reports. The successful candidate will work with scientists from different fields including biobanking, genomics, ecology, and social science to support their data management and analysis needs. The position is based in the SDZWA Conservation Technology Lab at the Beckman Center for Conservation Science in Escondido, CA, and will work collaboratively with CSWH leadership and across conservation science departments.

Responsibilities

• Integration of existing databases in various formats.
• Development of new databases for storing scientific data.
• Data cleaning, standardization and import into databases.
• Maintenance of databases.
• Training scientific staff in the use of databases.
• Development of automated reporting pipelines and dashboards in R and Python.
• Statistical analysis and reporting of existing datasets.

• Two to three years’ experience with the design and management of relational databases (SQL Server, MySQL, SQLite)
• Two to three years’ experience with the integration of diverse datasets
• Experience with software development is preferred
• Experience with managing data in a machine learning is preferred

• BS or MS in Mathematics, Biology, Social Sciences, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, or related field required.
• PhD in Mathematics, Biology, Social Sciences, Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics, or related field.

• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets
• Knowledge of R, SQL and Python; familiarity with Java or C++ is an asset
• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting finds
• Familiarity with Zoological Information Management Software (ZIMS) strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse teams
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines using advanced organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision

 Some of The Perks You'll Enjoy as a Member

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program