Research Technician

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

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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

Contact Information:

Katie Hein, [e-mail]

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