RA Bird/Amphibian Research – M. Akresh [Work-Study]

Antioch University New England
Position Type: Work Study
Department: Environmental Studies
Start Date: 5/8/22
End Date: 12/20/22
Number of Positions: 1
Hours per Week: 10
Weekends Required: No
Evenings Required: No
Supervisor: Michael Akresh
This position allows for remote work Yes/No: Yes
Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): 100%
Method to assess remote work: Supervisor will be in weekly communication with the student to monitor that the work is being completed. One outcome is progress on statistical and GIS analyses of the data.
Job Description
An assistant is needed to help with ongoing research on wildlife-habitat relationships and the effects of forest management in the Northeastern USA. The research assistant will work with AUNE faculty and collaborators at state or federal agencies and other universities. The work will entail examining bird, amphibian, and vegetation survey data, including data collected from audio recording units, and conducting statistical and GIS analyses (10 hours/wk).
Qualifications
• Interest in research that focuses on wildlife-habitat relationships in forests • Excellent attention to detail • Excellent data management and organizational skills • Excellent communication skills • Quantitative skills; ability to use Excel, R, and ArcGIS. • Federal work study funds
How to Apply: Send a short cover letter of interest and your CV to Mike Akresh.
Email: [email protected]
Position: Work Study
Dept: Environmental Studies
To apply for this job email your details to makresh@antioch.edu