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    NIWC - Undergraduate Student - Port Contamination Project

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    San Diego State University

    1,001-5,000 employeesSan Diego, CAHigher Education
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    About the role#

    This position supports a research project at the Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific (NIWC PAC) focused on evaluating water quality and environmental risks. You will assist in the development of a machine learning pipeline to help Navy commanders assess environmental hazards and make operational decisions. This is a paid, part-time student role, limited to 20 hours per week.

    What you'll do#

    • Prepare satellite, buoy, and industrial or municipal spatiotemporal data for analysis.
    • Perform exploratory data analysis and generate data visualizations.
    • Assist with the coding, testing, and debugging of a machine learning pipeline.
    • Create data dictionaries, reports, and slide decks summarizing analysis results.
    • Conduct literature searches related to Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices.
    • Submit monthly status reports and bi-weekly time reports.

    What you'll need#

    • Current enrollment as a Junior or Senior undergraduate student.
    • Academic background in Mathematics, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Environmental Engineering.
    • Demonstrated Python programming experience.
    • Experience meeting at least 50% of the task requirements.
    • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
    • US Citizenship is required to meet Department of Defense regulations.
    • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

    Location & details#

    • This role is based in San Diego, California, and you must reside within a commutable distance of San Diego State University.
    • The work is hybrid, with most tasks performed virtually, though you must be available to work at NIWC Pacific Bayside upon request.
    • This is a rolling position that will remain open until filled.
    Relevant fieldsComputer ScienceBiologyChemistryMathematicsEnvironmental EngineeringPhysics

    About San Diego State University

    San Diego State University is a public research institution based in San Diego, California. Founded in 1897, the university serves a student body of more than 36,000 individuals. It holds a designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and maintains a focus on research, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. The university employs between 1,001 and 5,000 staff members.

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