About the role#
This research assistant position supports an NSF-funded project investigating the role of trees in the global methane cycle. You will analyze methane emission data collected from baldcypress trees and contribute to the preparation of a scientific manuscript.
What you'll do#
- Meet weekly with Karen Knee and Betty Malloy to discuss progress and update research goals.
- Clean data sets by removing measurement errors and estimating missing values.
- Use R and R Studio to create graphs and tables for data visualization.
- Apply statistical methods to characterize how tree gas fluxes vary across time and space.
- Use point measurements to generate estimates at the plot and forest scale.
- Write text and generate figures for a scientific publication.
What you'll need#
- You must be an enrolled student at American University to qualify for this role.
Location & details#
- This role is located on-site in Washington, DC.
- The position is part-time, requiring 5 hours per week.
- The pay rate is $18.40 per hour.
- The hiring term is rolling.
About American University
American University is a higher education institution based in Washington, DC. Founded in 1893, the school holds a charter from Congress with a focus on public service. It operates several academic divisions including the School of Public Affairs and the Washington College of Law. The university employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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