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Conservation Data Science Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Bloodborne Pathogen standards, Hearing conservation programs, Vision, Respiratory protection ... Analyze injury data and recommend corrective actions. * Participate in root cause investigations.

Bloodborne Pathogen standards, Hearing conservation programs, Vision, Respiratory protection ... Analyze injury data and recommend corrective actions. * Participate in root cause investigations.

Bloodborne Pathogen standards, Hearing conservation programs, Vision, Respiratory protection ... Analyze injury data and recommend corrective actions. * Participate in root cause investigations.

Emphasizes scientific reasoning and experimental design, connecting biology to biomedical research ... biotechnology, conservation biology, and public health applications. * Curriculum Awareness ...

Emphasizes scientific reasoning and experimental design, connecting biology to biomedical research ... biotechnology, conservation biology, and public health applications. * Curriculum Awareness ...

Sr. EHS Engineer

Knoxville, IA · On-site

$64K - $85K/yr

Applying scientific, engineering principles and behavioral based systems to drive EHS risk ... Completing internal and external EHS compliance reports and analyze EHS data and report trends and ...

Sr. EHS Engineer

Knoxville, IA · On-site

$64K - $85K/yr

Applying scientific, engineering principles and behavioral based systems to drive EHS risk ... Completing internal and external EHS compliance reports and analyze EHS data and report trends and ...

Occupational Health Nurse- 2nd shift

Pella, IA · On-site

$72K - $99K/yr

Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals ... Reasoning Ability Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid ...

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How much do conservation data science jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for conservation data science in Iowa is $115,284.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,500.00 and $127,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is conservation data science?

A Conservation Data Science job involves using data analysis, machine learning, and geographic information systems (GIS) to support environmental and wildlife conservation efforts. Professionals in this field collect, clean, and analyze ecological data to identify trends, model species distributions, and inform conservation policies. They often collaborate with researchers, government agencies, and nonprofits to optimize resource management and biodiversity protection. This role requires proficiency in programming, statistics, and domain-specific knowledge of conservation science.

What types of projects or datasets do conservation data scientists typically work with?

Conservation Data Scientists often engage with projects analyzing biodiversity trends, wildlife populations, land use changes, or climate impact assessments by working with geospatial, remote sensing, and field survey datasets. This role may involve building predictive models for species distribution, conducting statistical analyses to guide conservation policy, or creating data visualizations for stakeholder reports. You’ll commonly collaborate with ecologists, GIS specialists, field researchers, and policy teams to ensure data-driven decision-making. Working in this field provides exposure to practical conservation challenges and offers opportunities to contribute directly to environmental preservation initiatives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in conservation data science, and why are they important?

To thrive in Conservation Data Science, a strong foundation in data analysis, statistics, ecology or environmental science, and a relevant academic background such as a bachelor's or master's degree is essential. Familiarity with tools such as R, Python, GIS software, and experience working with large ecological datasets or conservation platforms is often required. Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills enable collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and effective translation of data insights to non-technical stakeholders. These capabilities are crucial for transforming complex environmental data into actionable conservation strategies and measurable impact.

What are the most commonly searched types of Conservation Data Science jobs in Iowa?

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Infographic showing various Conservation Data Science job openings in Iowa as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, and 15% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $115,284 per year, or $55.4 per hour.

Collections Care Associate

Iowa City, IA • On-site

The University Of Iowa
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees

$17 - $23.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 20 days ago


University Of Iowa rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

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Job description

The University of Iowa Libraries seeks to hire a Collections Care Associate (Senior Library Associate PLC2/3A) to work in the Conservation and Collections Care department. Under the direction of the Collections Care Coordinator, the Collections Care Associate performs a variety of interventions for preventive care and remediation of physical materials, in all formats and across all library locations.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND SPECIFIC JOB TASKS

Acquire, Organize, Digitize, Preserve, and Provide Information Resources and Services 
    Perform materials processing workflows: prepare materials for patron use, including assessing for shelf readiness, metadata work, rehousing or other preventive interventions required, marking, and delivery.
    Manage centralized commercial bindery operations out of Main Library, including inventory management, packing and unpacking shipments, and conducting quality control. Coordinate with staff at other library locations for distributed bindery workflows.
    Manage deacidification workflow: plan and communicate with vendor, prepare and ship materials. 
    Request page replacements for damaged items through ILL.
    Provide collections care support for materials moving from Main Library and other library locations to remote storage at off-site high-density storage facility.
    Serve as administrative supervisor and/or provide functional supervision for 1-3 student employees in the department. Tasks include hiring, training, evaluating performance, and coordinating workflows and priorities.
    Create, update, and maintain documentation, and collect statistics for measuring impact and efficiency, making recommendations for continuous quality improvement.
    Perform annual updates on the Collection Emergency Response Plan and maintain documents on SharePoint. Maintain emergency response kits throughout all library locations. 
    Assist as needed with book repair, mending, and other collection care duties.
    Update and maintain Environmental Health and Safety forms and documentation for CCC staff. 
    Serve on disaster response and recovery team as needed in the event of materials emergency.
    Engage in other departmental duties as assigned to support preservation activities and mandates.

Instruction, Consultation, and Public Services 
    Respond to inquiries and referrals from library staff regarding collections care, prioritizing items where collections care issues may interfere with patron access.
    Acts as primary contact and manager for the departmental website. Updates information on staff, interns, events, and resources. Monitors the LIB-Pres-Cons email account and responds to inquiries.

Continuous Learning & Skills Development 
    Engage in relevant library or university-wide activities and committees. 
    Participate in additional responsibilities such as monitoring listservs, attending department meetings, training, or staff development sessions.

Required Qualifications
    Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience
    Minimum of one-year related experience
    Experience working with physical collections (e.g., libraries, archives, museums)
    Knowledge of basic collections care, preservation, or conservation principles
    Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills for inventory, documentation, and quality control
    Ability to manage multiple workflows and prioritize tasks effectively
    Experience using basic office and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, email systems)
    Strong communication skills (written and verbal) for responding to inquiries and coordinating with vendors and internal departments
    Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, packing, and moving library materials


Desired Qualifications
    Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or related field
    Experience with materials processing workflows (e.g., metadata handling, preparation for circulation, rehousing)
    Hands-on experience with book repair, conservation, or preservation treatments
    Experience maintaining web content or departmental websites
    Experience with excel, data tracking, and statistics collection
    Experience working in an academic or research library environment
    Ability to train, supervise, or coordinate work of student employees or staff


Application Details: 
Applications are only accepted through the Jobs@UIOWA website.
In order to be eligible for interview, applicants must upload the following and mark them as "relevant files" when you upload the documents:

  1. Cover letter that clearly addresses how you meet each of the required and any desired qualifications of this position. To ensure strongest consideration, applicants are encouraged to review all required qualifications and state directly how they meet each of them. 
  2. Current resume 
     

This job ad will be posted for a minimum of 14 days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after that date.

Please contact andrea-rost@uiowa.edu if you have any questions about the position. 
The hiring salary range for this Senior Library Associate position is $45,500 - $52,000 based on experience.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. 
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.


Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

Additional Information
  • Classification Title: Senior Library Associate
  • Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Work Modality Options: On Campus
Compensation
  • Pay Level: 3A
  • Starting Salary Minimum: 45,500
  • Starting Salary Maximum: 52,000
Contact Information
  • Organization: Libraries
  • Contact Name: Andrea Rost
  • Contact Email: andrea-rost@uiowa.edu

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