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GiveWell

Senior Water Researcher

OR · On-site +1

Our water grantmaking has historically focused on improving drinking water quality through ... assist in communicating our research findings to the public and our donors, and on occasion we ...

West Virginia University

$80 - $100/hr

- (Hybrid) Brownfield Redevelopment Project Manager - Design & Planning - WV Water Research Institute ... The incumbent will assist with proposal development, facilitating meetings with project ...

The University of Miami

Research Assistant 1

Miami, FL · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

The Research Assistant 1 performs a clerical role to ensure the smooth operations of office ... Operation of routine basic instruments such as centrifuges, shakers, water baths, balances, cell ...

University of Miami

Research Assistant 1

Miami, FL · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

The Research Assistant 1 performs a clerical role to ensure the smooth operations of office ... Operation of routine basic instruments such as centrifuges, shakers, water baths, balances, cell ...

AllSTEM Connections

Research Assistant

Durham, NC · On-site

$62K/yr

... watering, fertilizing, pruning/trimming will be required as well as pest maintenance of plants as needed to ensure research quality data is generated from trials. • Keeping a clean, neat and tidy ...

University of Guam

Research Assistant I

Mangilao, GU · On-site

Position Information Position Title Research Assistant I Posting Number 053-26 Full or Part Time ... Gardening activities, such as planting, watering, harvesting crops, and landscaping tasks, are also ...

Howard University

Student Research Assistant

Washington, DC · On-site

$17.25 - $21.75/hr

... wk during summer) research assistant positions in the areas of planetary boundary layer ... Knowledge of and experience with atmospheric physics, boundary layer meteorology, clouds and water ...

Howard

Student Research Assistant

Locke, NY · On-site

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

... wk during summer) research assistant positions in the areas of planetary boundary layer ... Knowledge of and experience with atmospheric physics, boundary layer meteorology, clouds and water ...

Howard University

Student Research Assistant

Washington, DC · On-site

$17.25 - $21.75/hr

... wk during summer) research assistant positions in the areas of planetary boundary layer ... Knowledge of and experience with atmospheric physics, boundary layer meteorology, clouds and water ...

Howard

Student Research Assistant

Locke, NY · On-site

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

... wk during summer) research assistant positions in the areas of planetary boundary layer ... Knowledge of and experience with atmospheric physics, boundary layer meteorology, clouds and water ...

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How much do water research assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for water research assistant in the United States is $21.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $25.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Water Research Assistant vs Water Quality Technician?

AspectWater Research AssistantWater Quality Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, or related fieldAssociate's or bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, or related field
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, field research sites, academic or government agenciesField sampling locations, water treatment plants, laboratories
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, environmental agencies, universitiesWater treatment facilities, environmental consulting firms, government agencies

Water Research Assistants and Water Quality Technicians both work in environmental settings, often requiring similar educational backgrounds. However, Water Research Assistants typically focus on conducting research and data analysis, while Water Quality Technicians primarily perform water sampling and testing to monitor water quality. Both roles are essential in environmental projects but differ in daily tasks and work focus.

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Research Asst Professor - Biology

University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

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We are seeking a Research Assistant Professor to join a collaborative team from UNM, conducting research on ecosystem-atmosphere exchange of carbon, water and energy in semi-arid ecosystems.   Our group operates a network of nine eddy covariance flux towers sites distributed across a 1500 m elevation gradient in New Mexico (New Mexico Elevation Gradient or NMEG) that has measured ecosystem-atmosphere fluxes and associated physiological processes continuously for 18 years.   We are installing a new tower in a riparian cottonwood forest and are seeking a candidate to process fluxes from this tower and develop research questions that use this tower, previous datasets from riparian towers in the region and the NMEG that examine how fluxes and processes in these rapidly changing biomes are responding to disturbance and climate change.  The successful candidate will work with PI Marcy Litvak (UNM), and collaborate with a number of PIs across the Sevilleta LTER. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, and demonstrate a record of experience and research productivity in one or more of the following areas:  (i) EC flux tower or other land-surface flux datasets; (ii) physiological, ecosystem, ecohydrology, biometeorology or landscape ecology with an emphasis on analyzing large datasets; (iii) ecosystem modeling, particularly in water-limited environments.  The position is available for one year initially, with possibility of 4 additional years of funding.

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