Research Assistant -Conservation Psychology - M. Guckian [Work Study]

* Applicants must be enrolled students at Antioch University living in the United States* 

Start Date: 7/8/2026
End Date: 8/31/2026
Number of Positions: 1
Hours per Week: 15 hr / wk
Weekends Required: No
Evenings Required: No

Supervisor: Dr. Meaghan Guckian 

Alternate Supervisor: Dr. Libby McCann

This position allows for remote work Yes/No: Yes

Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): 100%

Method to assess remote work: Verbal report out; written summaries; spreadsheets; literature reviews; annotated bibliographies

Job Description

• The student in this position will work across a broad suite of tasks related to the application of conservation psychology principles and methods to various projects.
• Duties will include a range of tasks, including comprehensive literature reviews on normative leverage points within catch-and-release angling (4hr / wk), content identification and programming development for the Conservation Psychology Lab (3hr / wk), researching environmental emotions programming and application (6 hrs / wk) and engaging in regular meetings with the principle investigator (1-2hr / wk). Additional duties will be completed following consultation with the student regarding specific interests and skill development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Student has background in conservation psychology and/or related fields. Interest, experience, and/or familiarity with conservation psychology concepts, principles and methods.
• Strong writing and critical analysis skills, including working knowledge of journal databases, references and resources. Strong desire to learn and apply insights from the behavioral sciences to a range of topical areas, including climate/environmental emotions, audience engagement, participatory research, recreational fisheries, among others.

Does this position meet the definition of Community Service? No

How to Apply: Email a letter of interest to [email protected]

Email: [email protected]

Position Type: Work Study

Department: Environmental Studies