NIWC - Undergraduate III Junior or Senior - Bacteria Modeling Support Project (Task No 71-10-5923)
San Diego State University
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Posted: 07-Apr-23
Location: San Diego, California
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 4078794
NIWC - Undergraduate III Junior or Senior - Bacteria Modeling Support Project (Task No 71-10-5923)
Req No: 2023-15256 Category: Other Type: Student Salary: $18.53 per hour Close Date:
Overview NIWC PAC is involved in a variety of research projects to ultimately support the U.S warfighter. One particular area of interest is detection and sensing within marine environments. Being able to sense hazards within the marine or aquatic environments allows personnel to assess risks and respond appropriately. NIWC Pacific, along with academic collaborators are currently developing tools to aid in understanding risk associated with diving in contaminated waters as well tools to predict potential hazards at a given forward deployment site.
The contractorshall be involved in modernizing existing hydrodynamic models to allow for integration with machine learningmodels and fate transport tools currently under development. The contract shall also be involved in setting up the model, running model scenarios of different harbors and assessing prediction potential. The contractor shall also participate in planning meetings and conference calls with project collaborators. No human or animal testing is expected with this effort.
Responsibilities The student contractor shall provide analytical and technical support in the following areas:
Modernize hydrodynamic model utilizing Intel Fortran Compiler/Parallel Visual Studio XE to be compatible with MS Windows 10/11.
Calibrate newly updated hydrodynamic model with historic data to ensure proper functionality.
Compile/set up hydrodynamic models (different ports).
Test run the models to identify the needs and scope of implementation.
Addition of Bacterial death rates as a function of water quality parameters will be implemented into the model.
Simulate 1-2 scenarios for each of the harbor models, results of over 2-week (covering spring/neap tidal cycles) time series of simulated bacteria concentrations at the selected location will be stored and analyzed.
Performing data analysis using off-the-shelf software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, image analysis), selfwritten software with algorithms to be developed as needed, and other statistical packages.
Conducting relevant literature searches pertaining to the studies and participating in report preparation for the environmental microbe research.
Qualifications Undergraduate Level 3 Junior or Senior student(s) majoring in computational microbiology/biology, mathematics, and/or computer science with demonstrated course work/experience of college-level mathematics (e.g., Partial Differential Equation) or; Undergraduate Level 3 students with applicable level of on the job and/or course work experience.
REQUIRED COURSE WORK
Microbiology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Environmental Biology, college level mathematics, program language in Fortran and computer software experience.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements also include demonstrated experience/knowledge of computer programming in Fortran, installation of computer software under the new MS Windows 10/11 environment. The student will need to work with the collaborators (e.g., Intel Technical Assistance Group) as well as work independently on specific technical tasks.
ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:
This position will require the employee to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Due to the regulations established by the Department of Defense, only US Citizens may qualify
This is a student position and is limited to working 20 hours per week
This position will remain open until filled
San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer
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