Laboratory Research Assistant I (Part-Time) - 991489

Nova Southeastern University; Florida; Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nova Southwestern University is seeking a research assistant for the Oceanographic Center in Florida. The role involves designing, executing, and evaluating research aligned with educational goals, with duties spanning data collection, analysis, and potential publication of results.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related sciences, be enrolled in a graduate program, and have experience with R, image analysis, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related science.
• Six months experience in a laboratory or scientific research environment.
• Experience using R for data cleaning, exploration, and analysis.
• Experience conducting image analyses (stills and video).
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to attain required certification for applicable research program or project.
• Ability to read and comprehend reports and other scientific literature.
• Ability to write short scientific reports and orally present data.

Responsabilités

• Contributes to basic and applied research activities.
• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
• May participate in the publication of significant results.
• Advances expertise through education, training, and/or research experience.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Connaissances

R data analysis

Image analysis

MS Office

Data entry

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Biology or related science

Outils

Biigle

SeaGIS

Matlab

Python

Description du poste

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southwestern University!

Nova Southwestern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southwestern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southwestern University.

Primary Purpose:

Participates in the design, execution, analysis, and evaluation of research projects directly aligned with the educational goals of the student and the Oceanographic Center.

Job Category:Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $18.492445

Pay Basis:Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding?Yes

Essential Job Functions:

1. Contributes to basic and applied research activities. Performs a variety of tests, makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results.
2. Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
3. May participate in the publication of significant results.
4. Advances expertise through education, training, and/or research experience.
5. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements:

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

1. Experience in using R software for data cleaning, exploration, and analysis.
2. Experience conducting image analyses (stills and video).
3. Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
4. Database and data entry skills.
5. Ability to utilize or learn to utilize software relevant to the research program, new research methods and, work routines quickly.
6. Ability to attain required certification for applicable research program or project.
7. Ability to read and comprehend reports and other scientific literature.
8. Ability to write short scientific reports, and orally present data and findings as relevant to the projects being worked on

Required Certifications/Licensures:

Required Education:Bachelor’s degree

Major (if required:Biology or related science

Required Experience:

1. Six (6) months experience working in a laboratory or scientific research environment
2. Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at the Oceanographic Center

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in using R for statistical analysis and visualization
2. Experience with image annotation software to be used in the project, including Biigle and SeaGIS
3. Experience using Matlab and/or Python
4. Knowledge and experience of working with deep-sea ecological datasets

Is this a safety sensitive position?No

Background Screening Required?No

Pre-Employment Conditions:

Sensitivity Disclaimer:Nova Southwestern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.