Limnology Research Technician — Field & Data Expert

University of Wisconsin; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a part-time Research Technician to assist Center for Limnology principal investigators on a project studying herbivory on wild rice and related mitigation strategies. Tasks include data entry, data analysis, literature reviews, meeting coordination, and fieldwork on lakes.

Position is up to 29.75 hours per week, with compensation at $17/hour. Responsibilities include preparing materials, assisting with reports, maintaining equipment and supplies, and

Qualifications

• Experience with data entry.
• A basic understanding of ecological principles.
• Experience with literature searches.
• Experience writing reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepares lab and/or field test materials and samples according to established research requirements and specifications.
• 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.

Skills

Data entry

Ecology basics

Literature searches

Report writing

Statistical analyses

Meeting facilitation

Planning logistics

Canoeing/driving small boats

Education

Ecology education preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a part-time Research Technician to assist Center for Limnology principal investigators on a project studying herbivory on wild rice and related mitigation strategies. Tasks include data entry, data analysis, literature reviews, meeting coordination, and fieldwork on lakes.

Position is up to 29.75 hours per week, with compensation at $17/hour. Responsibilities include preparing materials, assisting with reports, maintaining equipment and supplies, and