This AmeriCorps Ecology Assistant supports coastal resource management by analyzing projected sea level change impacts on salt marshes and brown bears in southwest Alaska.
The role involves collaborating with ecologists to harmonize elevation data, process aerial imagery, and use machine learning and statistical models to study relationships among topography, vegetation, and uncertainty. Deliverables include code, reports, and datasets.
Qualifications: U.S. citizen/national/permanent resident, high school diploma or equivalent, availability for 26 weeks, proficiency in R, and background in data analysis or ecology. Preferred: bachelor's or graduate degree in ecology, geospatial data experience.
Work can be remote or based in Anchorage, Alaska, with access to city amenities. Housing is the participant's responsibility. The position involves training, performance evaluation, and occasional travel or events. Apply online with your resume and transcripts.