Job No. 156485
- Job Title:
- Research Assistant in Computer Science and Optimization Modeling
- Employer:
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North Carolina State University at Raleigh
- Location:
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Raleigh , NC
- Posting Date:
- 19-Sep-2025
- Description:
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Essential Job Duties
The Southern Forest Resource Assessment Consortium (SOFAC) is embarking on a redevelopment of their core bio-economic model, SRTS. SRTS has been a staple in Southern Forestry space due to its simple, yet informative, approximation of the market and ecological forces at play in the region. The goal of this project is to redesign and develop a new generation of the model based on the extensive legacy of the existing model. We are not simply porting the model from Visual Basic to Python, but rather starting with a set of requirements and a blank coding slate. A successful person in this role is one who is interested in modular code design, economics and forestry, and optimization modeling. In a rather short amount of time we are looking to develop formal requirements, construct a structured analysis of the model, and write and test the code. Experience with economics and forestry is not a requirement of this position, but the ability to work independently and in a small team to solve complex technical problems is.
Essential job duties include:
Assist in the development of a structure analysis of the SRTS model
Develop modules within the SRTS model in Python that conform to the data specs and workflow
Develop and execute a testing plan:
Conduct unit testing of the individual modules
Conduct end to end test of the SRTS model
Contributeto technical documentation of the SRTS model
Work well in a small team and independently
Solve complex technicalproblems
Identify and communicate roadblocks
Is Time Limited Yes
If Yes, Appointment Length Through 12/31/2025 with possibility of extension
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Department Information
Job City & State Raleigh, North Carolina
Department
System Information
Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title Research Assistant in Computer Science and Optimization Modeling
Position Information
Requirements and Preferences
Work Schedule Flexible.
Other Work/Responsibilities
Assigned by supervisor as needed.
Minimum Experience/Education
Bachelor’s in Computer Science or other related field with programming experience.
Department Required Skills
Python Language
Technical documentation development
Modular code development
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Basic economic concepts: supply, demand, elasticities
Experience developing and deploying numerical/optimization frameworks
Experience with pandas and scipy packages
Understanding/exposure to structured analysis or other hierarchical planning techniques
Visual Basic/VBA
- Contact information:
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh
- Raleigh, NC 27695
- United States
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