3 Research jobs

Summary This position is located on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest with the Lakewood/Laona Ranger District in Lakewood, WI. This position is located on a Forest Service unit. The incumbent assists in implementing the ecological programs to maintain a viable and dynamic forest system on a National Forest. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Todd Trapp at   todd.trapp@usda.gov   or 715-674-4481 x 6228. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Utilize ecological principles, concepts, and practices to identify current and potential problems and offer corrective action. Identify methods and differences in plants and animals found in forest, grassland, prairie environments, hydrology, and soils to aid inventory and site evaluations. Demonstrate a familiarity with related environmental resource management fields in order to provide recommendations and different methods into ecological programs. Adapt standard...

Discover a new way of learning with Para La Tierra! Para La Tierra is searching for talented and hardworking research interns to take part in a remote internship, no matter where they are in the  world!  Our remote internship program provides students and graduates an opportunity to gain skills in research and project management, while earning on-the-job experience working with an NGO dedicated to having a positive impact on communities spread across the heart of South America. The program is designed to give our interns the opportunity to take control of their career development. From choosing their topic to presenting their results, our interns are in the driver seat!     Learn from an award-winning conservation and research NGO based in Paraguay!  Para La Tierra is dedicated to the conservation of fragile habitats in Paraguay through scientific research, community engagement, and environmental education. We are based in the beautiful city of Pilar -...

Description The Metropolitan Area Planning Council seeks an innovative and technically-skilled Research Analyst to conduct policy-oriented research in support of equitable and sustainable regional planning. The Analyst will help to  design, manage, and execute mixed-methods research to advance MAPC’s policy and planning initiatives. Research will encompass topics such as housing and economic development, public health, arts and culture, clean energy and the environment, land use, municipal governance, demographics, transportation, and others. Examples of recent projects include  Climate Vulnerability  mapping, analysis of the  housing impacts of COVID-19 , and analysis of the  diversity of the municipal workforce  in Metro Boston.  Applicants must be proficient in quantitative and spatial analysis, possess strong communication and data storytelling skills, and be familiar with issues and topics relevant to regional planning. This is an ideal position for someone excited...