"Harmful Algal Bloom Research Technician"

Job Details

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Position Title: Harmful Algal Bloom Research Technician

Job Category: University Staff

Employment Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Profile: Research Technician

Job Duties:

This limited-term grant-funded appointment is part of a multi-year, NSF-funded project at UW Oshkosh that aims to address a key sustainability issue affecting water quality, human health, and well-being in our region: blue-green algae blooms. This position will be responsible for assisting with ethnographic data collection, analysis and organization for this project.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Reviews and assists in organizing data to summarize results for presentations or reporting in the Ethnographic Lab at UW Oshkosh.
• Inspects and maintains equipment, supplies, inventory, and facility spaces.
• Collects data and monitors test results according to established research requirements and specifications.
• May assist with literature reviews and/or report writing.
• Performs lab and/or field test materials and samples according to established research requirements and specifications. Performs lab or field tests.

Department:

Sustainability Institute for Regional Transformations (SIRT)

Compensation:

Starting at $15.00/hour commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology or related field.
• Some experience with ethnographic data collection and analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least three (3) months experience collecting ethnographic data.

How to Apply:

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

*Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.*

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application, you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

To Ensure Consideration: This position will remain posted until vacancy is filled. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at recruitment@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166.