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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
  • Position Number: 2775497
  • Location: Worcester, MA
  • Position Type: Laboratory and Research



JOB TITLE
Research Assistant - Land Use

LOCATION
Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME
Global School - JM

DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
PI Dr. Seth Tuler (environmental science and policy), along with co-PIs Sarah Strauss (anthropology), Carrick Eggleston (civil/environmental engineer), Steve McCauley (geography), Oleg Pavlov (economics & systems dynamics), and Lisa Stoddard (geography) of Worcester Polytechnic Institute are looking to hire one research assistant to assist in the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data on land use choices in Massachusetts, with the goal of learning to facilitate more equitable and effective integrated land use planning and management.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities include: 1) the researching of existing published documents and data; 2) preparing for interviews - research on potential participants, deeper research on select participants, preparing interview questions; 3) semi-structured interviews, focus groups; 4) data analysis and data representation; 5) qualitative data analysis, possibly using NVIVO software; 6) literature reviews and writing up of findings for report. Opportunities include publications and presentations in various areas of geography, environmental studies, climate studies, and other arenas.

FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We are seeking individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity and collaboration, inclusion, problem solving and change making.

To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Research-Assistant---Land-Use_R0001731-1

About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.





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