Job Posting – Summer Research Assistant

Role type: 3 months full time over the summer

Location: Work from anywhere with an internet connection!

Salary: $20/hour

About the position

Taking Root is looking for someone to help us build a database of above-ground biomass equations for tropical tree species published in academic literature. Taking Root currently works with several thousand farming families in Nicaragua to grow trees on underused farmland. Taking Root is looking to expand its impact and this database will help the organization to apply its internationally acclaimed reforestation model to new tropical regions.

This is a great job for someone interested in research and considering pursuing a graduate degree in forestry. If you are interested in learning more about how to quantify how much carbon trees sequester, this is the job for you!

Our ideal candidate is meticulous, detailed oriented and self-motivated. Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, this job is entirely remote. All you need is a computer with an internet connection and online access to the UBC library. Hours are flexible and you can make your own schedule, providing that you get the work done.

This is a full-time summer position for a forestry student starting immediately. However, the start date can be flexible for the right candidate depending on your availability.

What you will do

• Research published papers with above-ground biomass equations for numerous tropical tree species and record into an Excel database some of the methods and results of the study.

What we are looking for

• A forestry student passionate about research, forestry and climate change
• You are organized, structured and detail-oriented
• Self-motivated
• A permanent resident or Canadian citizen

Remuneration

• $20/hour

About Taking Root

Taking Root is a reforestation social enterprise on a mission to use trees to tackle climate change and poverty. Primarily funded through the sale of carbon offsets, we ensure forests provide valuable sources of income for communities through financial incentives, education, and the creation of local forest enterprises from the goods and services produced by their trees. A large part of our work is to quantify the amount of carbon sequestered in the trees we grow and this is why we need your help!

How to apply

Submit a cover letter and resume to info@takingroot.org

Please include “Job Posting: Summer Research Assistant” in the subject line.

We value your interest and thank all applicants. However, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.