Part-Time Research Technologist
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The part-time Research Technologist will continue contributing to an ongoing project focused on underutilized crops and their role in enhancing agrobiodiversity and resilience to climate-related disasters. This position is essential for the completion of the project’s final phase, including data analysis, manuscript preparation, and support for an online decision-support tool for farmers.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct analysis of ecological niche models developed using MaxEnt, RStudio, and high-performance computing (HPC) resources.
Interpret model outputs to assess crop suitability under current and projected climate scenarios.
Draft and revise peer-reviewed manuscripts for publication based on project findings.
Contribute to the development and refinement of an online tool designed to help farmers identify suitable underutilized crops for their region and climate.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure the accurate communication of scientific findings.
Assist with code development, data cleaning, and model validation as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong proficiency in R and ecological modeling tools such as MaxEnt.
Experience using HPC systems for data processing and modeling.
Proven scientific writing skills with experience contributing to peer-reviewed publications.
Familiarity with agrobiodiversity, climate adaptation, or sustainable agriculture topics.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
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