Research Assistant 2

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Department of Biology (Professor Andrew Gonzalez)

Position Summary:

BON in a Box is a pioneering platform developed and led by GEO BON, an independent network of researchers dedicated to advancing biodiversity monitoring globally. It offers collaborative tools for biodiversity monitoring. Notably, as a community-driven open-source platform, BON in a Box enables sharing indicator and EBV workflows to monitor the global biodiversity crisis. Our mission is to make biodiversity data and insights readily available to all users, facilitating informed decision-making and conservation efforts worldwide.

Primary responsibilities:

• Collaborate with scientists and stakeholders to develop and document workflows for calculating Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs) and indicators.
• Assess that the results are conform to the expected result of the indicator, create proof of concepts and documentation examples.
• Provide expertise in R coding to facilitate data analysis and workflow development.
• Coordinate the workflow peer-review process that makes sure the code/models are reliable and generalizable, and the documentation up to standards.
• Engage (and consult) with partners and contributors to understand their needs.
• Effectively communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences, such as what a workflow or model is achieving and the role of each parameter.
• Present the BON in a Box project in various online and in-person events.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in R coding and experience with biodiversity data analysis.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with scientists and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Adaptability and a quick learning ability to navigate different realms of biology.
• Maturity, professionalism, and a commitment to advancing biodiversity conservation efforts.

Experience and education:

• Master degree in biology or equivalent
• 3 years experience in R coding, Julia and Python an asset.
• Fluent in English (reading and writing), French an asset.

Expected duration: 1 year with the possibility of extension

Location: This position is located in Montreal, Quebec and the work for this position is expected to be performed in Quebec.

“Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 4(qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.”

Hourly Salary:

$30.75

Hours per Week:

35 (Full time)

Location:

Stewart Biology Bldg

Supervisor:

Professor

Position Start Date:

2024-08-08

Position End Date:

2025-08-31

Deadline to Apply:

2024-08-21

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

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