Number of individual students required: 1 team of 3 students

Location: Remote

The research assistants will support the research initiatives under the guidance of Keltsmaht Kelp. Areas of inquiry include kelp aquaculture, kelp mapping methodology, and harvest sustainability.

The position requires skills in data retrieval and manipulation, empirical methods, data display and scientific writing.

The project may include, but is not limited to:

• Overseeing complex data collection, manipulation, and data storage.
• Planning and performing the outlines and looking after data retrieval (eg, data scraping) and analysis (eg, big data analysis) using existing tools and methods.
• Responsible for complex tasks in relation to data retrieval and analysis.
• Working with a senior level in the design and execution of empirical tests. Supports the project/study by surveying the literature and using existing tools to generate data.
• Conducting literature reviews and contributing to the development of research projects.
• Writing reports and assisting with writing grant applications in terms of conceptualization and articulation.

Project scope: Phase six will focus on data analysis: overlaying bathymetry for Southern Clayoquot Sound.

As a small start-up company, Keltsmaht Kelp will be able to provide a high level of mentorship to the student. Students will be expected to work with some level of independence but will always be under supervision.