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Digital Harbor Foundation

Research Scientist

Baltimore, MD · Remote

$120K - $150K/yr

Climate change is destabilizing marine ice sheets, creating a risk of catastrophic sea-level rise ... science, or a closely related field * 3+ years of postdoctoral or equivalent research experience ...

Cambria

Research Scientist

Le Sueur, MN · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

The Senior Chemical and Instrumental Scientist bridges the gap between R&D, production, and quality ... Work in a non-climate controlled environment Travel Requirements: May be required to travel between ...

Realta Fusion Inc.

Research Scientist

Madison, WI · On-site

As a Research Scientist, you'll bridge simulation and experiment to drive groundbreaking progress ... climate change while ensuring a sufficient energy supply for at least ten billion people on (and ...

Realta Fusion Inc.

Research Scientist

Madison, WI · On-site

As a Research Scientist, you'll bridge simulation and experiment to drive groundbreaking progress ... climate change while ensuring a sufficient energy supply for at least ten billion people on (and ...

Realta Fusion, Inc.

Research Scientist

Madison, WI · On-site

As a Research Scientist, you'll bridge simulation and experiment to drive groundbreaking progress ... climate change while ensuring a sufficient energy supply for at least ten billion people on (and ...

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Climate Research Graduate Assistant

Macon, GA • On-site

Mercer University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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$11/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Mercer University rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

236th of 633 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Application Instructions:
Active Student Employees: If you are a current Student Employee or have previously worked in a student position, you must apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the external careers website. Log in to Workday and type Find Jobs in the search. Locate the position and click Apply.
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Job Family:
Student Regular Wage
Department:
Public Health
Supervisor:
Cheryl Gaddis
Job Title:
Climate Research Graduate Assistant
Job Description:
Student researchers will assist with developing survey and focus group questions; conducting focus groups; completing statistical analysis of the survey questions; analyzing focus group transcripts through thematic coding; and disseminating findings, including developing and submitting a manuscript and conference presentation.
Requirements: Must be a current Mercer University student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Public Health Program and in good academic standing.
Pay Rate: $11 per hour
Scheduled Hours:
5
Start Date:
03/23/2026
End Date:
08/31/2026

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