Temporary Summer Project Assistant

• Master’s Degree in Ecology, with some training at the PhD level
• Minimum four (4) years of experience working in the program R
• Minimum one (1) published first-author scientific manuscript
• General understanding of Dynamic Energy Budget models and zooplankton ecology

• Advanced statistical approaches including (but not limited to) linear and non-linear mixed effects models, as well as Bayesian techniques
• Ability to manage data and run statistics in the program R
• Strong scientific writing skills

• This is a temporary non-benefitted position running June 22, 2026 to August 2, 2026
• The standard workweek is 35 hours, Monday through Friday
• Location: Millbrook, New York

Visit our website at https://www.caryinstitute.org/about/careers-cary and complete our online job application. Please submit one document that includes a cover letter, resume and the names and full contact information (including e-mail address) for three professional references.
The Cary Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Institute to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, familial status, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.