Research Assistant - Climate Change and Crop Yields

Introduction

The Agriculture and Food Security Lab is offering an internship for bachelor's, master's students, or recent graduates to join as a Research Assistant. This role focuses on conducting primary research and surveys to assess the impact of climate change on crop yields, and farmers' adaptation strategies and resilience to changing climate patterns. It’s ideal for individuals interested in agriculture, climate change, and sustainability.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct primary research and surveys with farmers on climate change impacts on crop yields.
• Assess farmers' adaptation strategies and resilience to changing climate conditions.
• Analyse data collected from surveys to identify key trends and insights.
• Prepare reports and presentations based on research findings.
• Collaborate on projects related to agricultural resilience and climate change adaptation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, master's student, or recent graduate in a relevant field (Agriculture, Environmental Science, Climate Studies).
• Interest in climate change, agriculture, and farmer resilience.
• Experience or willingness to learn survey design and primary data collection methods.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a research environment.

Skills and Knowledge You Gain

• Hands-on experience in primary research and data collection through surveys.
• In-depth understanding of climate change impacts on agriculture and farmer resilience.
• Analytical skills in evaluating adaptation strategies and agricultural data.
• Improved communication and teamwork skills in a research setting.
• Enhanced critical thinking for interpreting and reporting primary research findings.

Benefits

• Experience Certificate
• Academic Credits for students
• Career Guidance, Support to Study Abraod

Remote

• Flexible schedule, virtual work environment