Ecological research assistant

Job Summary

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology encourages applications for an Ecological Research Assistant! This research assistant position will help with building a database for an ecological meta-analysis. Work will be able to be completed remotely if necessary. Candidates must be detail-oriented, tolerant of slightly monotonous work, and able to read and understand scientific literature and figures thoroughly. Familiarity with Excel not required, but a plus.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

EBIO's disciplinary strengths include ecology, evolution, genetics, behavior, biology education research and systematics. Our research programs have relevance for global change, conservation biology, the spread of diseases, and revealing fundamental mechanisms underlying the structural and functional adaptations of organisms.

Research Areas: Our faculty specialize in many fields of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Interested in learning more? Visit the various research interests of our faculty.

In the Field: Our faculty, students and researchers travel the world to conduct research in ecology and evolution. Learn more about their experiences and stories in our In the Field articles.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Consolidating data from various spread sheets into one comprehensive database.
• Quality assurance and control.

What You Should Know

• All University of Colorado Boulder employees are required to align with the campus COVID-19 vaccine requirement . New employees must provide proof of vaccination or receive a medical or religious exemption within 30 days of employment.

What We Can Offer

The hiring rate for this part-time appointment is $16.00 per hour.

Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave .

Be Statements

Be collaborative. Be balanced. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Some classwork towards an undergraduate degree in ecology or related science.
• Capability to commit a minimum of 20 hours per week to this work.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume/CV
2. Optional: Cover Letter

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until February 10th, 2023.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

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Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu