Conservation Biology Research Assistant; Part-Time, Temporary

Conservation Biology Research Assistant

Part‑time, temporary position based in San Diego, CA. The role commences as soon as possible and continues up to 29 hours per week, with a maximum of 476 total hours over a one‑year term.

Employees enjoy free admission to all Balboa Park museums as well as to the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparation and execution of Spanish‑language camera trap deployment trainings for students in Ensenada.
• Translate camera trap data management workflow documentation and instructions from English into Spanish.
• Train students located in Ensenada on camera trap data management workflow (in person or virtual).
• Provide camera trap deployment and data management support in San Diego.
• Assist with project logistics, communications, outreach events in both San Diego and Ensenada.
• Prepare a scientific publication using San Diego Healthy Canyons data, under the mentorship of Conservation Biology staff.
• Field site visits and biodiversity surveys in San Diego and Baja California, Mexico (optional).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in ecology, biology, environmental studies, wildlife studies, urban studies & planning, or related field.
• Experience with camera trap methodology (field deployment, maintenance, and data management).
• Proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Experience with ecological fieldwork and community outreach events.

Time Commitment:

• Term:
  Part‑time, temporary position up to one year (maximum 476 hours).
• Ideal start date:
  As soon as possible.
• Some weekends and evenings (with prior notice).

Location: On‑site. Some remote work and fieldwork may be possible.

Pay: $21 per hour.

Employees are eligible for accommodations for disabilities. Contact the employer to request an alternate application process.