Project Coordinator - part-time, temporary
Deadline: We will start reviewing application by Feb 7, 2013.
Job Description:
Citizen Science Project Coordinator – Hunter College and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology are seeking a coordinator for a citizen science project on House Sparrows. Citizen science engages the public in genuine scientific research, typically through data collection. The primary responsibilities of the project coordinator are to recruit, train, and support participants via on-line media. In addition, the project coordinator may collaborate in the house sparrow research by assisting in developing the experimental design, the research protocols, managing data, analysis, and writing papers. There are also options for social science research in this citizen science context.
The job is part-time (18hr/week), temporary (6 month, starting in February 2013), and located at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in Ithaca, NY or Hunter College, New York City, NY. In addition to a science background, applicants should have a strong interest in science communication, blogging, social media, and commitment to engaging the public in science. Graduate students supported on teaching assistantships might consider this job as an alternative type of graduate support that fosters career development in public outreach and science communication.
Required Qualifications:
(pursuing or obtained) BS in Biology, Communications, or related field
Strong written and oral communication skills
Experience with avian field work
Experience with data spreadsheets
Preferred:
Experience with cavity-nesting species
Familiarity with citizen science or environmental education
Experience in experimental design
Experience with data analysis
Classes in science communication
Blogging experience
Interest in communication via social media
To apply, please contact: Drs. Caren B. Cooper <[email protected]> and Mark Hauber <[email protected]>, with a cover letter, CV, and names/email addresses of 2 references (as a single PDF attachment).
Job Description:
Citizen Science Project Coordinator – Hunter College and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology are seeking a coordinator for a citizen science project on House Sparrows. Citizen science engages the public in genuine scientific research, typically through data collection. The primary responsibilities of the project coordinator are to recruit, train, and support participants via on-line media. In addition, the project coordinator may collaborate in the house sparrow research by assisting in developing the experimental design, the research protocols, managing data, analysis, and writing papers. There are also options for social science research in this citizen science context.
The job is part-time (18hr/week), temporary (6 month, starting in February 2013), and located at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in Ithaca, NY or Hunter College, New York City, NY. In addition to a science background, applicants should have a strong interest in science communication, blogging, social media, and commitment to engaging the public in science. Graduate students supported on teaching assistantships might consider this job as an alternative type of graduate support that fosters career development in public outreach and science communication.
Required Qualifications:
(pursuing or obtained) BS in Biology, Communications, or related field
Strong written and oral communication skills
Experience with avian field work
Experience with data spreadsheets
Preferred:
Experience with cavity-nesting species
Familiarity with citizen science or environmental education
Experience in experimental design
Experience with data analysis
Classes in science communication
Blogging experience
Interest in communication via social media
To apply, please contact: Drs. Caren B. Cooper <[email protected]> and Mark Hauber <[email protected]>, with a cover letter, CV, and names/email addresses of 2 references (as a single PDF attachment).
