Research Assistant - Remote

Overview

The Harvard Forest invites applications for a full-time term Research Assistant focused on measuring forest and wetland carbon cycling, working in Jackie Matthes’s Lab.

In Short

• Full-time position at Harvard Forest in Petersham, MA.
• Focus on fieldwork and labwork related to carbon cycling.
• Fieldwork involves working outdoors in varying conditions.
• Responsibilities include data collection, analysis, and documentation.
• Requires strong communication and organizational skills.
• Previous experience in environmental science preferred.
• Master's degree or significant experience in related fields is a plus.
• Proficiency in R for data analysis is required.
• 10-month grant-funded term position with potential for renewal.
• Remote work options available within specific states.

Requirements

• Experience working outdoors for full days.
• Data entry and graphing experience with spreadsheet software.
• Coursework in environmental science or ecology.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience in scientific writing and data visualization.
• Experience with data collection and storage.
• Proficiency in creating reproducible data analysis workflows.
• Quality assurance experience for digital data entry.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one.
• Retirement plans with university contributions.
• Wellbeing and mental health resources.
• Support for families and caregivers.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Commuter benefits and campus perks.