Research Associate - Columbus
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Healthcare
Data Scientist
Job Title
Research Associate - Columbus
DepartmentNewark | General
Position SummaryThe Research Associate will support a project analyzing long-term butterfly biodiversity trends in Ohio. The role involves extensive data analysis and management, contributing to scientific outputs and conservation insights.
Primary Duties- Data cleaning and preparation
- Statistical analyses
- Meticulous data management and documentation
- Contribute to reports
- Contribute to presentations
- Contribute to manuscript preparation
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; 3 years of relevant experience required with an Associate's Degree, or 1 year of relevant experience required with a Bachelor's Degree.
Desired QualificationsMaster's degree in ecology and evolution, or related field. 2+ years of experience with statistical analyses and data management. Prefer candidates who are proficient in R programming.
Additional InformationThis is a fixed-term position for 6 months. The appointment may be renewed contingent upon the continued availability of grant funding.
LocationAronoff Laboratory (0131)
Position TypeTerm (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Hours40
ShiftFirst Shift
Background CheckFinal candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
EEO StatementThe university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section , Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly;
create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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