RA Bird and Vegetation Research Assistant – M. Akresh [Work Study] Position Available In Cheshire, New Hampshire
Tallo's Job Summary: Assist in ongoing wildlife-habitat research in the Northeastern USA as an RA Bird and Vegetation Research Assistant for M. Akresh. Conduct bird and vegetation surveys, manage data, and collaborate with local NGOs and landowners. 20 hours per week, federal work study funds required. Send cover letter and CV to Mike Akresh for consideration.
Job Description
RA BIRD AND VEGETATION RESEARCH ASSISTANT – M. AKRESH
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WORK STUDY
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RA Bird and Vegetation Research Assistant – M. Akresh [Work Study]
Start Date:
5/5/2025
End Date:
8/22/2025
Number of Positions:
2
Hours per
Week:
40
Weekends Required:
Sometimes
Evenings Required:
No
Supervisor:
Mike Akresh Alternate Supervisor:
Amy Roy
This position allows for remote work
Yes/No:
No
Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%):
Method to assess remote work:
Job Description
Assistants are needed to help with ongoing research on wildlife-habitat relationships and the effects of forest management in the Northeastern USA.
The research assistants will work with AUNE faculty and collaborators at local NGOs and private landowners.
The work will entail conducting bird and vegetation surveys in sites, often where forest management and silviculture has occurred.
Work will entail conducting in-person point counts, point-intercept vegetation surveys, and surveys for beech leaf disease (20 hours per week, per student).
Some work may entail data entry and management.
Qualifications
Interest in research that focuses on wildlife-habitat relationships in forests
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent data management and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to learn how to identify forest birds and plant species
Federal work study funds
How to : Send a short cover letter of interest and your CV to Mike Akresh.
Email:
makreshantioch
Position Type:
Work Study
Department:
ES
