Total 3 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), United States

• Develop and apply statistical theories, methods, and techniques to analyze and interpret data, providing insights and recommendations to support data-driven decision and policy making processes within the organization.
• Design and implement data collection and processing methods, ensuring data quality, accuracy, and relevance to research objectives.
• Design, implement and maintain data pipelines to transform raw data into a common data model, annotate data and metadata with controlled vocabulary terms (indexing), and convert data to graph format.
• Contribute to the development of new methodologies and approaches in the field of semantic technology by sharing knowledge and expertise with colleagues.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines and maintain data confidentiality, ensuring the responsible conduct of research and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

Starting at $72,553 Per Year (GS 11-12)

What will I do in this position if hired?

In this position, you will serve as a Personnel Research Psychologist.
Typical assignments include:

• The development, validation, and administration of cognitive and non-cognitive competency assessments for selection and diagnostic purposes. This includes job analysis, written and non-written tests, job knowledge tests, performance tests, and computer simulations.
• The development and administration of organizational assessments to assess climate and organizational outcomes, including employee climate, customer satisfaction, exit, and custom surveys.
• Responsible for conducting research and applying innovative assessment procedures and technologies to develop practical solutions to human resources management problems.

What else do I need to know?

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Starting at $103,409 Per Year (GS 13)

The RSPB, in conjunction with BTO and Natural England, are running national surveys of the three key lowland heathland species in 2025 – Nightjar, Woodlark and Dartford Warbler.
We are looking to recruit four Research Assistants, on six-month contracts (from early February to the end of July) to undertake fieldwork for these surveys at various sites (primarily in England). What's the role about?
These posts require experience of conducting fieldwork on lowland heathland, moorland and in conifer plantations, by 1km-square. The post holders should have a good knowledge of the ecology of Nightjars, Woodlarks and Dartford Warblers and should be able to ensure the smooth running of the surveys by dealing diplomatically with all interested parties. Fieldwork will involve long and unsociable hours in the field and will be physically demanding over the contract period. Extensive travel to different sites may also be required. Applicants must be able to regularly travel to, from and within remote locations not served by public transport. If work from a home base is not possible the post holder will be responsible for finding their own accommodation, although the RSPB will be able to contribute towards costs. The successful candidates will be allocated to survey priority sites for each of the species, mainly in southern England, where additional coverage is needed. The surveys will follow the standard national survey methods for each species, with the following survey periods for each species: Woodlark - mid February to late May (2 visits to each square); Dartford Warbler - early April to late June (2 visits); Nightjar - June and July (2 visits). Additionally, surveyors will be asked to record numbers (or absence) of the other species listed in the JNCC heathland bird assemblage. The fieldwork will include a combination of early mornings, and survey work around dawn and dusk.
Key information:

This role will involve lone working.
This role will require early morning and evening working and may require regular weekend working.
The role may be based in a remote and rural location.
This role may require occasional travel within the UK.
This role may require occasional overnight stays away from home.
The RSPB works for a healthy environment for all and we therefore expect you to take action in accordance with our Environmental Policy and objectives. Together we can make positive difference for our world.
In the RSPB, volunteers are a major resource and make a vital contribution to the RSPB’s aim to take action for the conservation of wild birds and the environment. Employees are responsible for encouraging, developing and supporting volunteers in their work for the RSPB.

What we need from you:

Expected to have a degree or equivalent experience.
Demonstrable specialist knowledge in relevant taxonomic groups appropriate to the post.
Knowledge of conservation issues and scientific principles.
Knowledge of, and adherence to, legal and practical requirements for ensuring own health and safety, sometimes in challenging field conditions.
Demonstrable, specialist identification and practical field skills appropriate to the post.
Ability to use own initiative to solve day-to-day problems in the field
Ability to be self-motivated and work efficiently within a defined work plan.
Practical scientific skills of a standard that provides the highest quality data
Demonstrable experience of relevant research or survey techniques - Desirable
Skilled use of Microsoft Office - Desirable
Knowledge of conservation issues and practice, and conservation science - Desirable

Additional Information
These are full-time contract posts for 37.5 hours per week, for 6 months.
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 9th December 2024. For further information please contact andrew.stanbury@rspb.org.uk; fiona.burns@rspb.org.uk; simon.wotton@rspb.org.uk.
As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert.