Employer: University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Limnology Position Vacancy Listing # 72660
Working Title: Cascade Technician Degree and area of specialization: BA or BS in relevant disciple required; background experience in limnology field work is helpful, and practical experience is necessary. License/certification: Qualification to drive Wisconsin state motor vehicles is required. The applicant must pass online courses in Animal Care and Boating safety through UW Risk Management. Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience: Basic understanding of routine limnological field measurements and practices Experience working in laboratory for water chemistry and microscopy analyses Knowledge of automated sondes and data-loggers Knowledge of data management and analysis using Excel, Access, and R Boat and lake experience Experience working on a small team Excellent organizational skill Ability to work as a team player Responsibilities include: [1] Field Work on Experimental Lakes and Additional Survey Lakes: Work with a team to collect needed samples for water quality, stable isotope, and other analyses. Daily field work conducted during the May through September field seasons under variable weather conditions. Biting insects at the field site can be severe. [2] Laboratory analysis and operation of equipment. Extensive time during the field season is spent in the laboratory performing analyses of biological and chemical samples. Water samples are examined microscopically to measure abundance of plankton and to sort samples for stable isotope analyses. During the non-field season portion of the year (approximately Sept. 15 - May 15), incumbent will work in laboratory on sample analysis, data analysis, and equipment operation. [3] Overall support of research program. The projects supporting this position are multi-investigator and multi-institutional. Incumbent will support the needs of investigators by organizing data, responding to requests, ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, generally contributing to the team effort. Effective collaboration abilities are essential. In addition the position will support the general laboratory activities of the supervisor including organizing and running the laboratory and working with students. Duties: 20% Organize and execute supply purchases for the annual program of field work; work with supervisor to organize annual planning meeting of the project 10% Handle search-and-screen process for undergraduate field assistants for the project 40% Conduct field work on the experimental lakes and neighboring lakes; process samples that require immediate attention in the laboratory; maintain spreadsheets and online databases of project findings. 30% Analyze archived samples (ones that can be preserved for analysis during the winter following the field work); maintain spreadsheets and online databases for these samples. Additional Information: The Incumbent will spend 4 months per year (approximately May 15-Sept. 15) at the University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center near Land o' Lakes, Wisconsin. Housing at the field station is provided. A criminal background check will be performed. This is a renewable position and anticipated project duration is 2 1/2 years. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring and a period of evaluation will be required. ************************* Appointment type: Academic Staff Department(s): L&S/RSCH-NATURAL SCI Full time salary rate: Minimum $29,094 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications Term: This is a renewable appointment. Appointment percent: 100% Anticipated begin date: MAY 14, 2012 Number of positions: 1 To ensure consideration, applications must be received by: APRIL 15, 2012 HOW TO APPLY: To apply, please send a single PDF file containing a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references (containing only name, phone number, email address and relationship to the applicant) to Valerie Seidel at (vsei...@wisc.edu). Please refer to Position Vacancy Listing # 72660 in your application. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
