About the role#
This position supports a research project focused on using tree-based models to predict the field metabolic rate of birds. You will assist in building a dataset to help researchers understand how energy use relates to functional traits and environmental conditions.
What you'll do#
- Gather data on field metabolic rate and related variables from existing literature.
- Create documentation for the dataset that follows the standards required by the journal Ecology.
What you'll need#
- You must be Federal Work Study eligible to apply.
- At least 6 months of prior experience with data compilation and management.
- Basic skills using R.
- Subject knowledge in ecology.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, NY.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Commitment: 5 to 8 hours per week during the 2026-2027 academic year.
- Schedule: To be determined with your supervisor.
About Pace University
Pace University is an educational institution founded in 1906. It operates in the higher education sector with campuses in New York, Pleasantville, and White Plains. The organization employs nearly 4,000 people. It provides academic programs and mentoring to its student body.
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