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| Job ID: 14057686 |
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| Job Title: | Research Plot Technician |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 20, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | High School Diploma/GED |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | Please see the job description for information about required job skills. |
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| Job Description: |
Job ID357822
LocationAll Other -See Job Description
Job FamilyLR-Technical
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code4926
Employee ClassAFSCME Unit 7 - Technical
About the Job
Location
* (50%) Cloquet Forestry Center
* (50%) Hubachek Wilderness Research Center
Job Duties
The Department of Forest Resources is seeking seasonal Research Plot Technicians to join a team of faculty, post docs, research staff, and students working on various forest ecology research projects. Typically, the Research Plot Technicians will work during the months of March and November, dependent on weather. Hours will be variable, intermittent, and may include evenings and weekends. The successful candidate will be able to work well independently and as a member of a team. Candidates must be willing to travel to field sites in northern Minnesota.
* 60%) Measure plant growth, physiology, and phenology
* (20%) Lab work includes data entry, biomass assessments, and leaf area analysis
* (10%) Routine maintenance of field sites, field instruments, and research equipment, including a Licor 6400xt
* (10%) Data cleaning and preparing for analysis
Required Qualifications
* High school graduation and two (2) years of related education and/or related experience.
* Candidates must be willing to travel to field sites in northern Minnesota.
Preferred Qualifications
* Demonstrated work or educational experience in forestry or ecology.
* Demonstrated experience in field data collection relating to plant growth, physiology, and/or forestry.
How To Apply
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About the U of M
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.
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