Coastal Ecology Research Assistant
Interest in environmental science, particularly human impacts on marine species and ecosystems.
Interest in environmental science, particularly human impacts on marine species and ecosystems.
Significant experience in mathematics, whether it’s through advanced coursework, summer or extracurricular programs, or math competitions.
Basic understanding of using Microsoft software (Excel, Word, etc.); basic coursework in algebra, geometry, physics, and chemistry.
Applicants should have a love and passion for children, with prior childcare experience - younger sibling caretaking counts! They should have access to their imagination, willingness to play, and interest in building connections for young learners to big worlds. Additionally, they should have the ability to lift 30 lbs, and be vaccinated for COVID-19.
This role requires someone with stamina and energy to give. Please note, the learning environments can be loud, so a high threshold for noise is needed. Candidates who thrive in roles that require flexibility and adaptation are invited to apply. Please note, camp will be taking place in the Buckman neighborhood of SE Portland. Please consider your commute, noting a schedule of 8:30am-4:30pm.
Knowledge/experience of programming languages or willingness to learn one.
Applicants should have completed a year of chemistry (covering basic principles and laboratory techniques) by the start of the internship. Strong math and computer skills are also required. Please note, the intern will be required to complete a security/background check. Medical clearance may be required, and may take 3-5 days to process. If required, you will need to provide your personal health records. Students must be minimum age specified by June 15.
Applicants should be comfortable with reading and writing math proofs (proficiency in combinatorics, linear algebra and probability will be a big plus), and have some experience with Python programming.
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