Under the instruction of a supervisor, work to design, develop, and maintain energy databases integrating data from Louisiana SONRIS, EIA, and other federal and state sources. Assist in build and optimizing database structures, ETL pipelines, and automated data processing workflows. Perform data quality control, validation, and documentation. Support Act 727 implementation for Louisiana energy data repository. Ensure data accessibility, security, and compliance with standards. (30%)
As instructed under the supervision of a supervisor: conduct statistical analyses of energy markets, production trends, infrastructure development, and employment pattern. Apply econometric methods including regression analysis, time series modeling, and forecasting techniques. Help develop predictive models for energy production, drilling activity, and market behavior. Perform hypothesis testing, sensitivity analyses, and scenario modeling. Support economic impact assessments and cost-benefit analyses. (20%)
Support the development of interactive web-based data applications, dashboards, and visualization platforms using modern frameworks and tools. (10%)
Support research initiatives including Gulf Coast Energy Outlook, white papers, and policy studies. Conduct literature reviews, collect and validate data, and perform analyses at direction of faculty. Prepare data tables, statistical summaries, and visualizations for reports and publications. Contribute to methodology sections and technical documentation. Collaborate with faculty, research fellows, and external partners on interdisciplinary projects. (10%)
Work with supervisor to maintain technical systems using programming languages including Stata and R. (10%)
Coordinate with state agencies (Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy) on data initiatives. Document data sources, methodologies, and system architectures. Provide technical support for data users and stakeholders if required. (10%)
Other duties as assigned. (10%)