Temporary Wetland Conservation Research Assistant – Non-student Hourly
Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO
•Remote
About The Position
The O’Connell Landscape Modeling lab is seeking a motivated temporary research assistant to support ongoing research on a USDA project titled “The role of wetland CRP in promoting landowner resilience and persistence through economic, ecological, and social outcomes”. This position is ideal for a recent graduate interested in using applied social science to explore the human dimensions of wetland conservation.
Requirements
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Prior experience with scientific communication
- Prior experience with data management
- A science degree in a relevant field, either in progress or complete
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in wetland conservation research
- Prior experience working with private landowners
- Recent completion of CITI Program Humanistic and Behavioral Research training
Responsibilities
- Review literature and maintain an annotated bibliography in preparation for interview and survey analysis
- Help manage and contribute to shared research resources (e.g., Zotero library, Google drive, SharePoint)
- Review interview transcripts for accuracy and update accordingly
- Analyze interview transcripts for common themes
- Use insights from the peer-reviewed literature to assist in developing a quantitative survey
- Participate in weekly/biweekly project meetings and present progress updates to collaborators
- Support general research, project and lab management tasks, and assist with other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Robust benefits package
- Collaborative atmosphere
- Focus on work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
