Remote Field Ecology Research Specialist

University of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

ESA conference expenses

Job summary

The University of California invites applications for a Junior Specialist to conduct a field ecology experiment at a remote field station in California, from October 2026 to June 2027. The role requires independent work, field plotting, and applying treatments while managing safety in a remote setting.

Responsibilities include data entry and quality control, data analysis with derived variables, and presenting results through graphs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field.
• Ability to make good scientific and safety decisions while alone in the field.
• Experience with field data collection and plant identification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out field ecology experiments at a remote site, including locating plots and implementing treatments over ~9 months.
• Perform data entry, quality control, and basic data analysis; prepare graphs for results.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and outreach activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field

Job description

The University of California invites applications for a Junior Specialist to conduct a field ecology experiment at a remote field station in California, from October 2026 to June 2027. The role requires independent work, field plotting, and applying treatments while managing safety in a remote setting.

Responsibilities include data entry and quality control, data analysis with derived variables, and presenting results through graphs.