Research Technician

About the role

This position will assist with field and lab work and data management for various projects related to aquatic ecology and conservation with potential opportunities for contributing to data analysis and writing.

Responsibilities

• Aid in field work on various projects related to aquatic ecology and conservation: including but not limited to fish and invertebrate collection, water quality collection, geomorphic surveys, water quality sensor management.
• Aid in standard aquatic ecology laboratory work including invertebrate sorting and identification, water quality analysis, and other standard aquatic ecology laboratory tasks.
• Assist with field and lab equipment management. Organize and manage data using Excel, R, and other data management platforms. May also include assisting with data analysis and writing of reports.
• Aid with various administrative duties.

Requirements

Experience with data management of continuous, high-frequency sensor data
Competency in word processing programs (e.g., Word) as well as data management software including Excel.
Familiarity with program R and ArcPro.
Experience with fish and aquatic invertebrate identification is beneficial.
Experience paddling in rivers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• B.S or M.S. in biology, ecology, or related fields

Skills

• Data management of continuous, high-frequency sensor data
• Word processing programs (e.g., Word)
• Data management software including Excel
• Program R and ArcPro
• Fish and aquatic invertebrate identification
• Paddling in rivers

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$43,000.00

Schedule

N/A