Job Description

Position Summary:

The Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated research assistant(s) to temporarily support multiple ongoing and upcoming projects. The potential projects that the research assistant(s) will support are varied but may include: organizing, sorting and preparing vegetation samples for nutrient analysis, organizing associated data in spreadsheets, and conducting literature review on bighorn sheep forage behavior and preference. The research assistant(s) will be responsible for a range of duties that may include: preparing vegetation samples for nutrient testing by sorting, combing, mixing, grinding, packaging and shipping samples, organizing and entering testing results, conducting projectspecific literature reviews and summaries; and drafting and editing documentation and communication materials. The work accomplished in this position provides an essential basis for research conclusions and management recommendations. The quality of the work directly affects the quality and accuracy of final research findings and recommendations.

Unit Description:
The NREL is a research and teaching unit at Colorado State University with a mission “to ensure the sustainability of the Earth’s ecosystems
through the generation and application of new knowledge.” The department’s interdisciplinary, ecosystem research promotes collaborations
among disciplines and across fields of expertise at CSU and throughout the world. As a soft-money research unit, this role is critical to ensure
adequate funding to sustain its vital role in the research community both locally and across the globe.

Key Responsibilities:

Review and enter field data. Check for quality assurance and quality control. (50%)

Prepare plant sample for nutrient testing. Sort, grind weigh and label samples to prepare for laboratory nutrient testing (50%)

Qualifications:

The successful candidate should have ability to work positively with peers and have strong organization and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated skills in scientific data management and organization.

Time Frame:

Position ends 05/16/2026 but may be extended depending on funding and availability.

Salary Range

$17.00-$19.00

Required Application Documents

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EEO

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