Research Assistant – Phenology
Core
Enter, code, and interpret historical phenological data (e.g., naturalists' diaries) into a database, perform quality control, and map observation locations for an ARC Discovery Project on climate change and biodiversity loss.
Role type
Research Assistant (Data Management & Geospatial)
Builds
Historical phenological datasets and geospatial maps for climate change research
Domain
Environmental Science / Geospatial Science
Required skills
Data entry and coding, Relational database navigation, Quality control methods, Geospatial mapping tools, Australian flora knowledge
Preferred skills
Environmental history interest, AI program familiarity (e.g., Claude)
Responsibilities
Enter historical records into a structured database, Check data for errors and missing information, Map phenological observation locations, Retrieve and update data in storage, Contribute to project milestones
Seniority
Part-time, Fixed-term