Research Assistant Level I

Job Title: Research Assistant Level I (Part Time)

Location: TBD

Clearance Required: Public Trust Eligible

Description

IBSS is seeking a Part Time Research Assistant to conduct literature searches and assist in organizing a DFO-NOAA workshop.

This project aims to bring two currently disparate research communities together to support two "Champions” in the development of a report on the current state of knowledge at the nexus of coastal blue carbon and OA.

The workshop discussions will be guided by questions aiming to characterize:

• Existing data that speaks to coastal blue carbon capture potentials and co-benefits to coastal acidification mitigation.
• Understanding how these processes could be altered by climate-driven multi stressors which will disrupt coastal blue carbon habitats/ ecosystems and what strategies could mitigate these impacts to further promote carbon capture and deacidifying processes.
• What present knowledge gaps contributed the largest uncertainties with respect to carbon storage and coastal deacidification potential estimates.
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Tracking down and organizing literature, references and related documents, placing them in a bibliographic database
• Collating and synthesizing a wide array of topically-relevant information, and appropriately inserting these references into various manuscripts and documents that the Senior Scientist will be working
• Provide and maintain a general awareness of the topical literature
• Search and capture salient literature on topics provided by the Senior Scientist
• Assist in organizing and running an DFO-NOAA workshop, which will be held in Canada, in November 2024
  
  

Required Skills /Education/ Certifications & Qualifications:

• B.S. in the related scientific fields (marine, fisheries, ecosystems)
• Demonstrated experience in the publication process
• Demonstrated experience in executing literature searches
• Proficient writing and organizational skills
  
  

About IBSS Corp.

Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide an exceptional level of service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage with company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click https://www.eeoc.gov/poster to see, The EEO is the law.

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