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Title: Research Assistant, Forest Assessment of Needs<\/p>\n
Agency: Southern Illinois University – Carbondale<\/p>\n
Location: Carbondale, Illinois or remote<\/p>\n
Salary: $15-25\/hr depending on qualifications and experience<\/p>\n
Duration: 6-months, 20 hours a week (negotiable)<\/p>\n
Start Date: Nov 13, 2023 (flexible, up to a month)<\/p>\n
Last Date to Apply: Nov 10th<\/p>\n
The Forestry Program at Southern Illinois is accepting applications for a 6-month research assistant to update Illinois\u2019 Forest Assessment of Needs document describing current forest conditions across the state. Primary tasks include analyzing the most recent US Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) dataset to amend the previous Assessment of Needs document. The research assistant will be tasked with analyzing and summarizing the Illinois FIA data in tables and figures as well as updating written descriptions of the state\u2019s resources. The expected product of this 6-month position is a completely updated state Assessment of Needs document. The individual must have excellent organizational and communication skills, and be extremely proficient in Excel or another database management software. The individual must be able to work independently.<\/p>\n
The position is expected to last 6 months with potential to extend. The individual will be expected to work 20 hours per week, but the length of employment and weekly hours may be negotiated to meet the individual\u2019s needs (e.g., 3 months at 40 hours per week). The position is based in Carbondale, Illinois at Southern Illinois University with an option to work remotely. The research assistant\u2019s performance will be reviewed monthly. The expected hourly rate is between $15-$25, depending on qualifications.<\/p>\n
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and Resume\/CV to Dr. Brent Pease (bpease1@siu.edu<\/a>) by November 10th. The email subject should be Research Assistant. The cover letter should outline how the applicant\u2019s skillset aligns with the position, especially noting experience with the FIA dataset. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.<\/p>\n BRENT PEASE, PH.D.<\/p>\n ASSITANT PROFESSOR, FORESTRY PROGRAM<\/p>\n HE\/HIM\/HIS<\/p>\n SCHOOL OF FORESTRY AND HORTICULTURE<\/p>\n MAIL CODE 4411<\/p>\n SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY<\/p>\n 1205 LINCOLN DRIVE, AGRICULTURAL BUILDING, ROOM 186B<\/p>\n CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS 62901<\/p>\n