Student Worker - Environmental Science Resear

Ohio Wesleyan University • Delaware, OH

11h

About The Position

The Department of ENVS (Drs. Barbosa and Rowley) has a collaboration with The Data Lab (Dr. Abbasi) and DelCo (water utility company) to assist with a real-world analytics project on environmental modeling (climate and hydrology). This position places a strong emphasis on research, specifically identifying modeling techniques and datasets to inform model-development in the context of utility management and resource optimization. The successful candidates will work independently to extract insights and build predictive models that could have tangible industry impact.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate major in the Department of ENVS.
• Successful completion of ENVS 111 (required)
• Ability to work independently
• Manage time effectively
• Document work clearly

Nice To Haves

• GEOG 245 (preferred)
• Upper-level ENVS courses (or equivalent coursework/experience)
• Experience with ArcPro and R is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Data Discovery & Research: Investigate potential data sources to determine the most suitable data for specific research problems related to water utility operations.
• Model Building: Design, implement, and validate predictive models using appropriate machine learning algorithms.
• Documentation: Clearly document all research methods, data sources, and results for future reference.

Benefits

• Industry Application: Apply theoretical knowledge to a live industry project with a water utility company, bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world application.
• End-to-End Data Science Skills: Gain proficiency in the full data lifecycle, from data discovery and cleaning to feature selection and model building.
• Generate tangible results and research experience that can be discussed in future job interviews.
• Work directly with faculty to refine your technical and research methodologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed