Research Technician

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category:University Staff Employment Type:Temporary (Fixed Term) Job Profile:Research Technician Job Summary: This position will assist Center for Limnology principal investigators on a project aimed at understanding herbivory on wild rice and testing strategies to mitigate herbivory. The duties of this position include: data entry and organization, data analysis and visualization, literature review, organizing and administering meetings, sharing results with and getting feedback from partners, writing reports, planning field season methods and logistics, and conducting field work on lakes. This position will be part-time, with the possibility to work up to 29.75 hours per week. Key Job Responsibilities: Prepares lab and/or field test materials and samples according to established research requirements and specifications. Performs lab or field tests May assist with literature reviews and/or report writing Inspects and maintains equipment, supplies, inventory, and facility spaces Collects data and monitors test results according to established research requirements and specifications Reviews data to summarize results for presentations or reporting Department: College of Letters & Science, Center for Limnology Compensation: The expected salary rate for this position is $17 per hour. Actual pay within this range will depend on experience, qualifications, and FTE. Required Qualifications: Experience with data entry Understanding of basic ecological principles Experience with literature searches Experience writing reports Preferred Qualifications: Comfort with statistical analyses Knowledge of mapping software (e.g., ArcGIS or QGIS) Experience with meeting facilitation Knowledge of wild rice and/or waterfowl Experience with planning logistics Experience with canoeing or driving small motorboats Education: Education in Ecology preferred How to Apply: For the best experience completing your application, we recommend using Chrome or Firefox as your web browser. To... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/6964DB5109594B45