Student Research Assistant
Quick answer
ONJAlab Research is hiring a student research assistant to work on campus at the University of Massachusetts Boston, analyzing an existing dataset on reef ecosystems, fishing communities, and marine protected area management.
- Role
- Student Research Assistant
- Organization
- ONJAlab Research
- Location
- On-campus, University of Massachusetts Boston
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
Join Dr. Baker-Médard and an international research team studying feedbacks between reef ecosystems and the communities that depend on them. You’ll work on campus with an existing dataset and Malagasy collaborators to explore how gender, class, race, age, fishing practices, and community engagement in marine protected area (MPA) management interact—and ultimately shape MPA ecological effectiveness.
What you'll do
- Analyze an existing dataset on reef ecosystems, fishing communities, and marine protected area (MPA) management.
- Explore how gender, class, race, age, fishing practices, and community engagement interact to shape MPA ecological effectiveness.
- Collaborate with Dr. Baker-Médard, an international research team, and Malagasy collaborators.
- Apply data science and statistical methods to research questions and data analysis.
- Contribute to research discussions, interpretation of findings, and potentially presentations or publications.
What it takes
- Completed a data science or statistics course.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Self-directed, proactive, and able to work independently.
- Collaborative and responsive to feedback.
- Able to manage multiple priorities with initiative and attention to detail.
- Available to work on campus for one or more semesters beginning in Fall, Winter Term and/or Spring.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where will I be working?
This is an on-campus research opportunity at the University of Massachusetts Boston.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified for this position.
Can I work remotely?
No, this position is on-campus only.
What are the key qualifications?
You must have completed a data science or statistics course, and have strong organizational and time-management skills.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by February 28, 2024, to the ONJAlab Research office.
How to apply
Apply directly on ONJAlab Research's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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