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Research Fellow Position

2 months ago


Amherst, Massachusetts, United States UMass Amherst Full time
About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst is a leading public research university offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Our scenic campus in Western Massachusetts provides a rich cultural environment and a bucolic setting close to major urban centers.

Job Summary

The Family Forest Research Center (FFRC) is a collaborative initiative between UMass Amherst and the U.S. Forest Service Northern Research Station. Our mission is to deepen the understanding of family forest owners and promote conservation and sustainable forestry.

Job Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with FFRC team members and external researchers on ongoing research projects.
  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on family and Tribal forest owners.
  • Analyze data and prepare reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
  • Contribute to the development of new research initiatives based on the fellow's interests and expertise.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (social science, forestry, environmental science, human dimensions, or related field preferred).
  • Two years of related experience.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods.
  • Experience writing peer-reviewed journal articles, formal reports, and/or proposals.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with surveys, family forest owners, or Tribal forest owners preferred.
Work Environment

Typical office environment. Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (hours flexible). Salary commensurate with experience.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University.