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CSSM provides statistical research and consulting, data analysis, software development, and IT support related to grants and cooperative agreements. CSSM works with a number of groups including the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and other groups at Iowa State University. This position is specifically responsible for the development of software for the USDA-sponsored National Resources Inventory (NRI) survey and other CSSM clients. This position will be involved with one or more of the following components: software development with statistical methods and algorithms; development of an estimation program with statistical sampling and imputation methods; database programming; systems programing; web application programming.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, statistics, or related field\nPrevious experience working in a higher education setting\nPrevious knowledge or experience working with NRI\nProgramming experience with machine learning and LLMs\nProgramming experience with contrastive learning methodology\nThe Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology (CSSM) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University provides statistical research and consulting, data analysis, software development, and IT support related to grants and cooperative agreements. CSSM works with a number of groups including the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), and within ISU, the Survey & Behavioral Research Services (SBRS).\nFor more information about CSSM, please visit: https://www.cssm.iastate.edu/\nThis a term position with an end date of 3/31/2027. The possibility for renewal is based on funding availability.\nCandidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.\nApplication Instructions:\nTo apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:\nResume/Curriculum Vitae\nLetter of Application/Cover Letter\nWhy Choose Iowa State University?\nIowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:\nRetirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans\nGenerous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans\nOnsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)\nLife insurance and long-term disability\nFlexible Spending Accounts\nVarious voluntary benefits and discounts\nEmployee Assistance Program\nWellbeing program\nIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email , or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.\nAppointment Type:\nRegular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)Proposed End Date or Length of Term:\nMarch 31, 2027Number of Months Employed Per Year:\n12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:\nFull timePay Grade:\nPS808Original Posting Date:\nNovember 6, 2026Posting Close Date:\nNovember 12, 2026Job Requisition Number:\nR20057Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email .\nGeneral ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. 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