Research Technician

UWMSN University of Wisconsin Madison; Trout Lake Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for a part-time Research Technician at the Center for Limnology. The position supports principal investigators on a project examining herbivory on wild rice, including data entry, analysis, literature reviews, organizing meetings, and field work on lakes.

Responsibilities include planning field season methods, sharing results with partners, writing reports, and coordinating logistics. Education in Ecology is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with data entry.
• Understanding of basic 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.
• 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.

Skills

Data entry

Ecology basics

Literature review

Report writing

Statistical analysis

Meeting facilitation

Logistics planning

Canoeing / boating

Wild rice knowledge

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.

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