Forest Resources Research Intern (temporary or casual nonexempt)

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Forest Resources Research Intern position at the University of Minnesota offers part-time, temporary support across research projects in the Department of Forest Resources. Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, report compilation, experimental design, and assisting with manuscripts and presentations.

Eligible candidates may have a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant work experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or demonstrated relevant work experience

Responsibilities

• Research, collect, analyze, and/or code data.
• Compile and/or create reports.
• Design and/or conduct experiments, surveys, etc.
• Conduct interviews with study participants.
• Assist with evaluation and recording of results.
• Help prepare faculty member's presentation(s) for conferences, talks, etc.
• Help prepare faculty member's manuscripts(s) for peer-review.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Forest Resources Research Intern

Job Duties: The Department of Forest Resources and its associated research groups occasionally hire part-time and/or short-term employees (Temporary or Casual) to provide research project support. These positions take work direction from a faculty or principal investigator as projects require, and may include responsibilities such as:

• Research, collect, analyze, and/or code data.
• Compile and/or create reports.
• Design and/or conduct experiments, surveys, etc.
• Conduct interviews with study participants.
• Assist with evaluation and recording of results.
• Help prepare faculty member's presentation(s) for conferences, talks, etc.
• Help prepare faculty member's manuscripts(s) for peer-review.
• Other duties as assigned.

Appointment Structure

• Temporary positions are limited to 67 workdays or fewer in a calendar year.
• Casual positions may exceed 67 workdays, but hours worked must not exceed 14 hours per week.
• Individuals not currently employed by the University of Minnesota may be hired into temporary or casual appointments within these limits.
• Individuals currently employed full time (40 hours/week) by the University of Minnesota may also be appointed to a temporary or casual position as long as the appointment does not exceed 67 workdays in a calendar year, or extends beyond 67 workdays but does not exceed 14 hours per week.
• University employees working part time (less than 40 hours/week) can only be appointed to a temporary or casual position if both positions fall under the same employee group and/or PELRA unit.
• Temp Casual appointments follow University policy and are subject to eligibility and classification requirements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent or demonstrated relevant work experience

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $16.00 - $50.00 per hour, depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.