Research Associate - Columbus

Inside Higher Ed; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Research Associate based in Columbus, Ohio, for a fixed-term position focused on analyzing long-term butterfly biodiversity trends. The ideal candidate will conduct extensive data cleaning, statistical analyses, and manage data effectively to contribute to scientific outputs. A Bachelor's degree is required, with preference given to those with a Master's degree and proficiency in R programming. This role is crucial for conservation insights and may be renewed based on grant funding availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3 years of relevant experience with an Associate's Degree or 1 year with a Bachelor's Degree.
• Proficient in R programming preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support a project analyzing butterfly biodiversity trends.
• Conduct data cleaning and preparation.
• Perform statistical analyses and manage data meticulously.
• Contribute to reports, presentations and manuscripts

Skills

Statistical analyses

Data management

R programming

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Master's degree in ecology and evolution

Job description

Job Title

Research Associate - Columbus

Department

Newark | General

Position Summary

The Research Associate will support a project analyzing long-term butterfly biodiversity trends in Ohio. The role involves extensive data analysis and management, contributing to scientific outputs and conservation insights.

Primary Duties

• Data cleaning and preparation
• Statistical analyses
• Meticulous data management and documentation

Additional Duties

• Contribute to reports
• Contribute to presentations
• Contribute to manuscript preparation

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; 3 years of relevant experience required with an Associate's Degree, or 1 year of relevant experience required with a Bachelor's Degree.

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree in ecology and evolution, or related field. 2+ years of experience with statistical analyses and data management. Prefer candidates who are proficient in R programming.

Additional Information

This is a fixed-term position for 6 months. The appointment may be renewed contingent upon the continued availability of grant funding.

Location

Aronoff Laboratory (0131)

Position Type

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

First Shift

Background Check

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

EEO Statement

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.