Research Assistant - Lloyd

General Information

Position Number: 900564

Department or Office: Biology Department

Level: Level B (Skilled)

Responsibilities

The research assistant will assist with data analysis for a project investigating the effects of climate change on the growth of northern hemisphere trees. The assistant will be responsible for preparation and analysis of tree-ring samples collected from a variety of species in Siberia. Tree ring analysis will involve identification and dating of tree rings, as well as measuring tree ring-widths. Some data entry will also be involved.

Qualifications

• attention to detail is absolutely critical
• ability to use a dissecting microscope
• familiarity with SPSS or R desirable, but not critical
• familiarity with MS-DOS computer programs, or willingness to learn them
• familiarity with basic principles of statistical analysis and fearlessness with large data sets is critical
• prior coursework in ecology or climate change science
• must be organized and self-motivated, and able to work independently