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Conservation Biology Research Assistant
San Diego Natural History MuseumConservation Biology Research Assistant supporting biodiversity research in San Diego and Baja California. Involved in fieldwork, data management, and training related to ecological initiatives.
Posted 7/14/2026part-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 per hourWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in camera trap methodology, including deployment, maintenance, and data management, while effectively communicating and training in both Spanish and English. Strong background in ecological fieldwork and community outreach enhances project execution and collaboration.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Camera Trap MethodologyBilingual Proficiency in Spanish and EnglishEcological Fieldwork ExperienceCommunity OutreachScientific Publication Preparation
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Hard Skills
Camera Trap DeploymentData ManagementField DeploymentMaintenanceBiodiversity SurveysScientific Writing
Soft Skills
TrainingCommunicationLogistics Coordination
Industry Keywords
EcologyBiologyEnvironmental StudiesWildlife StudiesUrban Studies and Planning
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assisting with preparation and execution of Spanish language camera trap deployment trainings for students in Ensenada
- Translation of camera trap data management workflow documentation and instructions from English into Spanish
- Training students located in Ensenada on camera trap data management workflow (in person or virtual)
- Camera trap deployment and data management support in San Diego
- Assist with project logistics, communications, outreach events in both San Diego and Ensenada
- Preparation of one scientific publication using San Diego Healthy Canyons data, under the mentorship of Department of Conservation Biology staff
- Responsibilities may also include: Field site visits/biodiversity surveys in San Diego and Baja California, Mexico
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in ecology, biology, environmental studies, wildlife studies, urban studies and planning or related fields
- Experience with some or all steps in camera trap methodology (e.g., field deployment, maintenance, and data management)
- Proficiency in Spanish and English
- Experience with ecological fieldwork and community outreach events
Benefits
Comp & perks- Free admission into all of Balboa Park’s museums
- Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park