Florida International University Hiring for Student IHRC Research Assistant at Miami, FL Full Time

The International Hurricane Center is seeking for Student IHRC Research Assistants to join their team of professionals. Duties to include:

Work with Storm Surge and Compute Science teams to submit CEST runs on HPC and CS server,

Work with Storm Surge to interpolate the surge results on the claim location,

Modify the Storm Surge model CEST (C++) code to meet the requirement.

Download the Harmonized Landsat Sentinel-2 – NASA image for the project

Use Arcpy and Python to write code to process the images

Derive the depth from the Sentinel-2 image

Help to prepare the documentation required by flooding standard,

Use Matlab or Python the write the script to prepare the wind field,

Use the Arcpro or Arcgis to generate the required figures by the FPHL insurance projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to work in a team setting.

Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Ability to take direction and work independently as needed.

Job Category

Student Assistant

Student Disclosure

Applicants must be currently enrolled as a student at FIU with a minimum of six (6) credits as an Undergraduate student or three (3) credits as a Graduate student during the Fall and Spring semesters.

During the Summer semesters, Students need only remain enrolled and are not required to take credit hours, but cannot have graduated.

Upon graduating, student employment must end.

Work Schedule

20 hours a week.

Advertised Salary

$15.00/hour

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check

This student appointment may be subjected to a pre-employment background check.

Student Background Checks

Background check and fingerprinting is required if the job includes any of the following:

Duties:
Yes or No

Will the position be directly providing care, treatment, education, training, instruction, supervision, or recreation to vulnerable populations such as minors, the elderly, or those with disabilities (health and/or counseling care)? No

Will the position be working within a Child Care center, medical facilities, etc. (Requires DCF Clearinghouse at a cost)? No

Will the position be working in a university sponsored Summer Camp? (Requires DCF Clearinghouse at a cost)? No

Will the position be in a position designated as special trust, responsibility, and sensitive location (Museums, Housing Residential Life, NFSTC, etc.)? No

Will the position perform fiscal duties to include budgeting, accounting, or having direct access to cash, checks, gift cards and/or credit/debit cards to include making and/or receiving payments? No

Will the position have control over university-wide operational processes through functional roles or system security access (Information technology related functions, e.g., Web/Application Developer, IT Technician, Data/Systems Analysts etc.)? No

Will the position be driving on behalf of the university (including using the golf cart)? (MVR Check only) No

Will the position be working in the Athletics Department who travel with students to events? No

Will the position be possessing system access that provides the ability to process payments, print or distribute checks, process corrections, or generate, update, or approve financial transactions that will result in the disbursement of university funds? (Office of Financial Aid, One Stop, or Office of the Registrar (Title IV access) No

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in “My Applications”.

In order to be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position, be in good performance standing, and have been continuously employed at the University for at least six months.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

• This posting will close at 12 am of the close date.