Research Assistant

Join Our Research Team at the Atlanta Center for Adaptive Ecology
Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid, with field work across Atlanta-area sites)
About the Atlanta Center for Adaptive Ecology: The Atlanta Center for Adaptive Ecology is an independent research organization developing field systems, environmental data methods, and computational frameworks for understanding how urban habitats change. We work as a disciplined system rather than a campus, moving every project through one chain: define the ecological question, document the site, collect traceable observations, validate the data, and publish the method with the result. Our work spans four connected programs covering urban habitat transitions, wildlife response under disturbance, environmental signal systems, and conservation decision models.
We Are Looking For: Curious, rigorous, and motivated people who care about the intersection of urban ecology, environmental data, and computational research. We invite you to apply if your background aligns with any of the following areas: • Field Ecology and Site Observation • Wildlife Behavior and Disturbance Research • Environmental Data, Quality Assurance, and Provenance • GIS, Remote Sensing, and Geospatial Analysis • Acoustic, Imagery, and Multimodal Sensing • Software Engineering and Computational Research • Data Science, Statistics, and Decision Modeling • Science Communication and Public Engagement • Partnerships, Grants, and Stakeholder Relations • Research Operations, Program Coordination, and Administrative Support
Key Qualifications: • Relevant educational or professional experience in your field • Strong communication and collaboration skills • Careful documentation and comfort working with uncertainty • Creative problem-solving and adaptability • Passion for urban ecology, environmental data, and emerging methods
What We Offer: • A rigorous, collaborative, and inclusive research environment • Work that connects field observation, data, and computational methods • Opportunities for professional development and growth • Competitive compensation appropriate to the role and engagement type • A culture that values careful evidence, reproducibility, and accuracy
How to Apply: Submit your resume along with a brief cover letter highlighting your specific area of interest and explaining how your skills and experience align with the Atlanta Center for Adaptive Ecology’s mission. If you can, include one short example of how you document and verify your work.
The Atlanta Center for Adaptive Ecology is an equal opportunity organization. We actively welcome diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and thrive.