Data Executive/Specialist
Job Description
Position: Data Executive / Specialist
Your responsibilities include:
Monitoring the client’s email inbox to ensure timely response to queries about data.
Ensuring that the MSS Data Sharing Form is filled accordingly by the Data Requestor.
Processing the data requests within 7 days following the MSS Data Sharing Procedure for Standard/Time-sensitive Datasets.
Working in a Linux environment and accessing the National Supercomputer Centre (NSCC) to retrieve/extract the required data.
Maintaining the log of data requests.
Maintaining the external Data Catalogue used for public/agency reference (Excel-based).Creating and Maintaining the overall Data Collections Inventory for internal reference.
Helping to create a digital data catalog using Python Intake package and exploring cloud-friendly formats for efficient data storage.
Undertaking any other data-related work delegated by Supervisor.
Job Requirements:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Proficiency in Python, Bash scripting, Conda/Mamba package management
Ability to work independently and learn on-the-job quickly.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Meticulous with an eye for detail.
Position Desirables:
Prior 1 to 2-year experience working in Data/Information Management Familiarity in working in a High-Performance Computing environment (i.e., with Linux)
Familiarity with the Python package Intake’.Proficiency in handling big datasets (in the hundreds of TB)
Familiarity with the NetCDF file format (commonly used for storing gridded/array-oriented scientific data).Familiarity with cloud-friendly data formats (e.g. zarr)
Position Suitability:
This position will suit degree/diploma holders or 3rd/4th year undergraduates specialising in data & information management, information technology and/or data science, who wishes to gain exposure to the use and dissemination of gridded datasets used by the climate and weather community.
Contract Period: 11 months
Location:
Kim Chuan Road Salary: $12 – $20/hour (depending on qualification)