What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant - Environmental Data Analytics (Student Position) position at Ferris State University?
Job no: 497702
Work type: Student Employment - General
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Student Employment - General
Work type: Student Employment - General
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Student Employment - General
Position Title:
Research Assistant - Environmental Data Analytics (Student Position)
Location:
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Department:
College of Business
Advertised Salary:
$14.00
Summary of Position:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented research assistant to support ongoing projects within the field of environmental data analytics. The successful candidate will bridge the gap between complex data processing and scientific communication, assisting in the development of data-driven insights and scholarly publications
Position Requirements:
Technical Proficiency: Strong command of Python or R for data manipulation (e.g., Pandas, Tidyverse) and SQL for database querying.
Academic Background: Currently enrolled in Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
Analytical Rigor: Experience or interest in conducting meta-analyses and interpreting complex statistical outputs.
Communication: Excellent technical writing skills with the ability to draft clear, concise scientific reports.
Academic Background: Currently enrolled in Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
Analytical Rigor: Experience or interest in conducting meta-analyses and interpreting complex statistical outputs.
Communication: Excellent technical writing skills with the ability to draft clear, concise scientific reports.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Data Collection & Management: Identify, scrape, and organize large datasets from diverse environmental sources.
Advanced Analytics: Perform statistical modeling and data visualization using Python, R, and SQL.
Meta-Analysis: Synthesize findings across existing literature and datasets to identify trends and research gaps.
Scientific Writing: Assist in drafting technical reports, literature reviews, and manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
Administrative Support: Help maintain research documentation and ensure data integrity throughout the project lifecycle.
Advanced Analytics: Perform statistical modeling and data visualization using Python, R, and SQL.
Meta-Analysis: Synthesize findings across existing literature and datasets to identify trends and research gaps.
Scientific Writing: Assist in drafting technical reports, literature reviews, and manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
Administrative Support: Help maintain research documentation and ensure data integrity throughout the project lifecycle.
Number of Positions Available:
1
Documents Needed to Apply:
Resume
Job Close Date:
April 20, 2026
EEO Statement:
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
Advertised: 07 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 20 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Salary : $14