Job Summary:

We are seeking a field and lab technician to participate in an ongoing project exploring the decline of wild rice in the Northern Highland Lake District in northern WI. This person will conduct field work, supervise an undergraduate intern, and contribute to data analysis. This researcher will live and work at the Center for Limnology's (CFL) field station at TLS in Vilas County, WI.

Responsibilities:

Conducts research experiments with limited supervision. Provides technical support with some degree of independence for research projects and/or labs under moderate supervision.

• 15% Prepares lab and/or field test materials and samples according to established research requirements and specifications. Performs lab or field tests.
• 10% Inspects and maintains equipment, supplies, inventory, and facility spaces
• 50% Collects data and monitors test results according to established research requirements and specifications
• 10% May assist with literature reviews and/or report writing
• 15% Reviews data to summarize results for presentations or reporting

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Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

The successful applicant:

• will have a background in limnology, botany, ecology or related fields
• will have experience doing field work, preferably on lakes
• will be comfortable on and in water
• will have an enthusiastic approach to field work, including tolerance of unpleasant weather in the field
• will have excellent writing and communication skills and will successfully interact with the intern and the Principal Investigators
• will have good organizational skills for maintaining a research schedule and oversee quality assurance of data
• will be creative in helping design research strategies
• will have a familiarity with boating and trailering (desired but not required).
• must have a driver's license with two years of driving experience and a clean driving record

Work Type:

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended based on need and/or funding.

Salary:

$16.00 HOURLY
Fixed

How to Apply:

For questions on the position, contact: Alyssa Luckey Winters, ajluckey@wisc.edu.

To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.

Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience listed above.

Contact:

Alyssa Luckey Winters
ajluckey@wisc.edu
608-262-3304
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Research Technician(RE038)

Department(s):

A484120-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/CTR FOR LIMNOLOGY

Employment Class:

Temporary Employment

Job Number:

273728-CL

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