HCSU QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH ANALYST (POPULATION MONITORING) – ID# 226505

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HCSU QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH ANALYST (POPULATION MONITORING) – ID# 226505.

CLOSING DATE:  August 28, 2026, or until filled. Job postings are removed from the RCUH Job Openings site once the recruitment process has ended. INQUIRIES:  Lori Bufil 808-932-7977 (Hawai‘i). 

Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Hawai’i Cooperative Studies Unit (HCSU), located at the University of Hawai’i at Hilo (UHH) in collaboration with the United States Geological Survey Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center (USGS PIERC). Work location is in the USGS PIERC office in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawai‘i. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws. 

MONTHLY SALARY RANGE:  $5,667 - $5,917/Mon. 

DUTIES:  Responsible for entering, checking, scanning, processing, compiling, and analyzing data collected from studies of native and exotic plants and animals, their habitats, and their ecologies. Applies procedures for managing datasets and ensures that datasets are organized, proofed, controlled for quality, and properly documented. Informs Project Leader in methods of data and database management, assists in quantitative analysis techniques, and helps prepare deliverables summarizing methods and results.With guidance from PIERC Project Leader, utilizes appropriate quantitative techniques to analyze and interpret the resulting data from existing large datasets as well as other available data. Conducts quantitative analysis to meet specific project goals and deliverables, utilizing appropriate statistical and quantitative techniques to analyze data and interpret results. Documents analysis and performs data management and database archiving. Communicatesprocesses, results, and interpretations to Project Leader and other project researchers. Assists with preparing research products for the USGS policy and quality reviews, such as FSP. Produces written and graphic summaries for internal and peer reviewed reports and presentations at scientific meetings and workshops. Attends meetings with collaborators and discusses progress, analyses, and future steps for projects. Works with the Project Leaders on developing reports for technical or journal publications. Collects biological, climatic, environmental, and hydrological samples in the field, standardizes and maintains research and monitoring data, and ensures proper data collection protocols are followed in the field. Drives to various field work sites as necessary.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: Please view the RCUH website posting for the full details of the job.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please go to https://www.rcuh.com/opportunities/job-openings/. You must submit the following documents online to be considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) List of Professional References, 4) Copy of Degree(s)/Unofficial or Official Transcript(s)/Certificate(s). All online applications must be submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawai‘i Standard Time/RCUH receipt time) as stated on the job posting. If you do not have access to our system and the closing date is imminent, please send additional documents to [email protected]. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-7262 or (808)956-0872. Please visit https://www.rcuh.com/policies-forms-documents/benefits-at-a-glance.pdf for more information on RCUH’s Benefits for eligible employees.

RCUH’s mission is to support and enhance research, development and training in Hawai‘i, with a focus on the University ofHawai‘i.

RCUH is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, reproductive health decision, citizenship, gender identity or expression, domestic or sexual violence victim status, military/veteran status, or other grounds protected under applicable federal and state laws, except as permitted by law.