Holden Forests & Gardens · 1 day ago
Research Specialist
Kirtland, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$20/hr - $24/hrHolden Forests & Gardens is seeking a Research Specialist to lead research projects on the impacts of Beech Leaf Disease on forest communities in Ohio. The role involves planning and executing research, managing data, and mentoring interns while contributing to the organization's mission of forest conservation and ecology.
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Responsibilities
Assists in planning and execution of research projects (75%)
Supports Holden Forests & Gardens’ mission, vision, values, and core commitment
Designs, manages and executes field work (including planning of field surveys, measuring trees, surveying vegetation, collecting soil samples, etc.) at forest sites throughout Ohio and occasionally out of state
Plans and conducts sample processing as needed
Leads data management, sample care and archiving, data storage, and protocol creation for research projects
Leads data analyses under supervision of principal investigator/supervisor
Collaborates closely with scientists at Holden Forests & Gardens, US Forest Service, and other organizations
Prepare reports for publication in scientific journals, for agencies, or for the public
Practices generally accepted ethical standards in research and scholarship
Other duties as assigned
Mentors, teaches, and participates in outreach efforts (25%)
Screens, interviews, onboard, train and manage a seasonal research specialist assigned to this project
Assists and mentor interns, students, and volunteers with data collection, independent projects, and other course work as needed
Participates in outreach and educational activities within and across Holden Forests & Gardens departments, as well as at other institutions, as needed
Represents Holden Forests & Gardens to the public (e.g., conferences, professional meetings, Holden Forests & Gardens events, science blog, HF&G publications)
Contributes to internal and external publication for Holden Forests & Gardens
Qualification
Required
B.S. or B.A. in the field of biology, ecology, horticulture, forestry, or related field
Experience with field work, data management, and data analysis
Familiarity with plant identification in Northeastern US
Proficient use of Microsoft 365 products, specifically Teams, Outlook (email and calendar), Word, Excel, SharePoint, and OneDrive
Independently conduct and troubleshoot projects
Good practices in data management
Good understanding of data analyses, experience utilizing R/RStudio a plus
Good understanding of scientific writing and protocol creation
Attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Working independently as well as on a team
Maintain a valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record
Willingness to travel
Preferred
Managerial experience preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Paid Time Off
8 Paid Holidays a year
403(b)
Employee sponsored life insurance
Long term disability and short-term disability
Work in a beautiful environment within Greater Cleveland
Discounts in our stores & cafes
Free parking at both campuses anytime we are open
Free admission to many Northeast Ohio Museums
Free Employee Assistance Program
And Much More!
Company
Holden Forests & Gardens
Holden Forests & Gardens is a environmental and cultural institution.
Founded in 1930
51-200 employees
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