EVOME Research Assistant I or II — Woodwell Climate Research Center
Join Woodwell’s Evolving Meta-Ecosystems (EvoME) project as a Research Assistant in stream ecosystem ecology. We are looking for a broadly trained ecologist to lead research on stream/riparian ecosystem responses to environmental change such as species composition changes (aquatic and terrestrial), litter inputs and decomposition, metabolism, nutrient uptake and trophic subsidies. Our cross-disciplinary research investigates multiple species’ responses to changes in river and streamside willows in Arctic environments by conducting landscape surveys and large-scale experiments across a thermal/genomic gradient of 300 miles from the Yukon River to the Arctic Coastal plain.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- BS plus several years experience or MS. in environmental/aquatic science required.
- Must be able to drive a vehicle (US driver's license, 25 years or older, good driving record for 3 years).
- The fieldwork involves collection of ecological, genetic, and species trait data and samples across a 300 mile latitudinal gradient in Arctic Alaska, including vegetation, soil, water, terrestrial and aquatic organisms, and environmental data, identifying aquatic and terrestrial organisms, assessing and monitoring species traits, collecting genetic samples, and completing environmental field surveys.
- Work both independently and collaboratively to complete fieldwork, process samples, and enter, manage, analyze and interpret and and participate in writing journal articles
- Assists in project planning, supervise and schedule work of other assistants or interns and provide mentorship; Familiarity with database management preferred.
- Ability to hike long distances (5-8 miles) over rough terrain carrying up to 40 pounds of field equipment and field gear;
- Requires living at field sites (Arctic Alaska at Toolik Field Station in North Slope AK, or camping) for extended periods (up to 3 months). Wilderness camping and first aid experience/training preferred.
https://www.woodwellclimate.org/careers/
Expected start in mid-May