Deadline: Fri, 11/10/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Southern Illinois University Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Part Time Location: Illinois Location Detail: Remote Job Description: The Forestry Program at Southern Illinois is accepting applications for a 6-month research assistant to update Illinois’ 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’s resources. The expected product of this 6-month position is a completely updated state Assessment of Needs document. Qualifications: 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. Miscellaneous: 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’s 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’s performance will be reviewed monthly. The expected hourly rate is between $15-$25, depending on qualifications. Salary: $15-25/hour, depending on qualifications How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and Resume/CV to Dr. Brent Pease (bpease1@siu.edu) by November 10th. The cover letter should outline how the applicant’s skillset aligns with the position, especially noting experience with the FIA dataset. The email subject should be “AON Research Assistant”. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
