Research Analyst

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title Research Analyst

Posting Summary

The Water Resources Institute facilitates an innovative network of programs, researchers, partners, facilities, and services to build a nationally recognized center at the forefront of interdisciplinary water-related research, innovation, education, and community outreach.

Provide analytical research support to team of researchers engaged in flood prediction and impacts assessment work. Functions include database management, code development, model performance assessments, and analytical support for a range of field and simulation modeling tasks.

Job functions include:

-Develop and modify code to advance team research activities using spatial and time series data. Survey existing coding tools and appropriate datasets or model configuration files in public repositories for adoption and modification. Test model performance using empirical data and develop performance reports. Conduct literature reviews and data inspections to support project development and execution.

-Documentation of analytical methods for written (technical reports, manuscripts) and oral (users meetings, professional conferences) presentations. Contribute to annual CIROH performance reporting. Archive code and datasets and develop documentation for research partners.

-Create data dashboards or visualization tools to support data and model evaluation. Lead technical meetings with research team to advance research objectives. Identify and test new analytical approaches.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Master’s degree in environmental engineering, geosciences, environmental sciences, or related field or minimum of two year’s work experience following a bachelor’s degree involving significant data management and coding. Fluency with open source coding languages (R, Python, SQL ), software ( QGIS , HECRAS ) and code sharing environments (GitHub, FigShare).

Desirable Qualifications

Subject area knowledge of hydrology, geomorphology and/or environmental engineering and work with hydroinformatics tools, including CUAHSI’s HydroShare environment, highly desired.

Anticipated Pay Range $55,000 - $70,000

Other Information

Water Resources Institute expectations: Attend WRI functions (e.g., seminar series, lunches, other water events) as schedule and funding allow; include WRI affiliation on papers, reports, conference presentations, and other communications; and contribute to the broader water research community on campus as applicable.

Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position

FLSA Exempt

Union Position Yes, UVMSU

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Open Date 07/30/2026

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled No

Our Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title Research Data Analysis PC1 X

Posting Number S6243PO

Department Water Resources Institute/30025

Position Number 00027260

Percent of Full-Time 1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

Term (months per year) 12

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents