LaTeX Programmer Needed
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Integrated Statistics is looking for a programmer with expertise in LaTeX, and in LaTeX-based automated report-writing software (R and R Studio). The programmer will work with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Northeast Fisheries Science Center, to ensure that PDF files output from templates are compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and with NOAA requirements for PDFs posted on public websites.
The NEFSC uses LaTeX software and its spin-offs to create scientific reports intended for agency-published series. These are generally in the areas of mathematics, statistics, applied biology, and ecosystem modeling and can include numerous figures, tables, formulae, and computations.
The main duties are:
- Developing a LaTeX template, consistent with the format of NEFSC report series and NOAA 508 requirements, that outputs section 508-compliant pdfs. This template will include:
- Bibliography support for BibLaTeX (.bib) with journal name abbreviations, and citation formatting.
- Document logistics, including tables of contents, internal figure and table referencing, headings and subheadings, fonts, margins, and spacing.
- Front matter and back matter.
- Update and expand existing program as needed to accomplish task
- Debug programs by testing for and fixing errors
- Create LaTeX class and style files and/or a template as needed to simplify writing for users
- Create a sample document that illustrates how to use the template.
- Provide user documentation
- Conduct initial training on for those who use this software to create documents intended for digital distribution.
Skills and Abilities
The programmer must possess:
- Demonstrated skill and ability to program and develop in LaTeX, R markdown, and R Studio.
- Familiarity with scientific and technical documentation, particularly in statistics, mathematics, and biology.
The position will require some physical presence in Woods Hole, MA. Some work may be completed offsite. The position is expected to last approximately six months, and the rate of pay will be commensurate with experience.
Integrated Statistics is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Consistent with its obligations under federal law, Integrated Statistics is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, disabled individuals, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, and other eligible veterans. For assistance with accessibility of applications, posters, forms, and/or documents, please email the Integrated Statistics office.
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