Research Assistant Iii

2 weeks ago

Falmouth, United States Woodwell Climate Research Center Full time

**Mission**:
Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell Climate) conducts science for solutions at the nexus of climate, people, and nature. We partner with leaders and communities for just meaningful impact to address the climate crisis.

Woodwell Climate is a rapidly growing, top-ranked, independent non-profit climate research institute whose mission is to advance science-based climate policies through scientific research and outreach. Our world-leading research and impact helps individuals, organizations, corporations, communities, and nations understand the realities of climate change, recognize the impact on our planet, and embrace the urgent action needed to safeguard the future of life on Earth.

**Summary/Objective**:
Join Woodwell Climate as a Research Assistant, contributing to the Evolving Meta-Ecosystems (EvoME) project. EvoME brings together experts from across biological disciplines to generate new insights at every scale of biology, from genes to landscapes. Our cross-disciplinary research investigates multiple species’ responses to changes in river and streamside tundra environments by conducting landscape surveys and large-scale experiments to learn how genetic changes influence food web connections and flows of energy within and among ecosystems. Data from surveys and experiments will be used to create models that include evolution of species traits to predict future ecosystem change. The EvoME Institute seeks an experienced applicant to lead field research, conduct laboratory analyses, and manage data for the Institute.

**Responsibilities include but not limited**:

- Support EvoMe project as Field Team Lead and Data Manager, working with PIs, students, and other research assistants to successfully complete fieldwork, process samples in the laboratory, and enter, organize, and manage the data
- The fieldwork involves collection of ecological, genetic, and species trait data and samples across a broad latitudinal gradient in Arctic Alaska
- Collect vegetation, soil, water, terrestrial and aquatic organisms, and environmental data, identify aquatic and terrestrial organisms, assess and monitor species traits, collecting genetic samples, and completing field surveys
- May assist in project planning, supervise and schedule work of other assistants or interns and provide mentorship
- May engage in projects that require a high level of understanding and may contribute to analysis, summation and interpretation of data

**Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Broad knowledge of ecological processes, such as the ability to conduct stream metabolism and TASCC nutrient addition experiments, etc
- Interest in working with a diverse team of scientists to understand their research and data collection and management needs
- Willing and able to live two months at the field sites, either at Toolik Field Station or camping, while leading and conducting scientific research
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Possess technical skills as appropriate for the position (GIS, modeling, lab/field skills) and ambition to develop these skills
- May execute a variety of complex, non-routine research procedures with little supervision preferred
- Willingness to travel extensively during field season, work unusual schedules (up to 8 consecutive days), car camp, and live in rustic conditions for extended periods in remote areas of Alaska
- Careful attention to detail
- Demonstrated knowledge of terrestrial flora and aquatic organisms
- Comfort and familiarity with the use of computers
- Organization of field data and data entry into appropriate spatial and tabular databases
- Demonstrated proficiency in database management
- Coursework in statistical analysis and experience analyzing ecological data
- Experience working in streams and knowledge of stream/riparian ecology
- Demonstrates professional, respectful interpersonal skills when communicating with others, including team members, local communities, private landowners, and agency personnel
- May be a co-author of publications/presentations/technical documents
- Experience with species identification, including stream and streamside terrestrial ecosystem species and habitat assessments, preferred.
- Experience with aerial photograph and topographic map interpretation, preferred
- Demonstrated interest in and enthusiasm for eco-evolutionary interactions, preferred

**Qualifications**:

- Master’s degree in ecology, biology, ecosystem science, natural resources, or a related field, or Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years experience (work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree), Master’s preferred
- 2+ years of relevant experience

**Physical Requirements**:
In the lab, the physical requirements of this role include:
Ability to tolerate sustained periods of walking, standing, sitting

Ability to speak and hear

Ability to kneel, bend, and carry items

Ability to sit for extended periods of time

Frequent

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