Research Assistant -Conservation Psychology - M. Guckian Study

* Applicants must be enrolled students at Antioch University living in the United States*

Start Date:

7/8/2026
End Date: 8/31/2026
Number of Positions: 1
Hours per Week: 15 hr / wk
Weekends

Required:

No
Evenings

Required:

No

Supervisor:
Dr. Meaghan Guckian

Alternate Supervisor:
Dr. Libby Mc Cann

This position allows for remote work Yes/No:
Yes

Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): 100%

Method to assess remote work:
Verbal report out; written summaries; spreadsheets; literature reviews; annotated bibliographies

• The student in this position will work across a broad suite of tasks related to the application of conservation psychology principles and methods to various projects.
• Duties will include a range of tasks, including comprehensive literature reviews on normative leverage points within catch-and-release angling (4hr / wk), content identification and programming development for the Conservation Psychology Lab (3hr / wk), researching environmental emotions programming and application (6 hrs / wk) and engaging in regular meetings with the principle investigator (1-2hr / wk). Additional duties will be completed following consultation with the student regarding specific interests and skill development opportunities.

• Student has background in conservation psychology and/or related fields. Interest, experience, and/or familiarity with conservation psychology concepts, principles and methods.
• Strong writing and critical analysis skills, including working knowledge of journal databases, references and resources. Strong desire to learn and apply insights from the behavioral sciences to a range of topical areas, including climate/environmental emotions, audience engagement, participatory research, recreational fisheries, among others.

How to Apply:

Email a letter of interest to mguckian

Email: mguckian

Position Type:
Work Study

Department:
Environmental Studies