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| Job Title: | Non-Exempt Temp Researcher |
| 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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Job ID358966
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilySupplemental Employee
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryTemporary
Job Code0001
Employee ClassCivil Service
About the Job
Job Description:
The Isbell Biodiversity Lab at the University of Minnesota is hiring multiple early-career research interns to assist with ecological field work at Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve (CCESR) located in East Bethel, MN. Recent high school graduates, undergraduate students and post-baccalaureates are all encouraged to apply. The Isbell lab has several ecological research projects that consider the effects of biodiversity and global changes on grassland, forest, and oak savannah plant communities.
The research interns will work as a team under the supervision of the Isbell Lab manager but have the opportunity to interact with the larger scientific community at CCESR. This community includes staff, interns, graduate students, postdocs, professors, and research scientists. Interns also have the opportunity to participate in a summer research program that includes developing, conducting, and presenting an independent research project with mentorship from a member of the Isbell Lab. This research program additionally provides professional development workshops and seminars to help with career discernment.
Position responsibilities include establishing and maintaining field experiments, sampling plants and soils, sampling and maintaining a network of trail cameras, and recording data and metadata. Most of the work will be outdoors. Day-to-day tasks can be broken down into the following categories:
50% Collect data
Collect, measure, and archive samples of plants, seeds, and soils; collect and manage
pictures from trail cameras; measure environmental variables including light, soil
moisture, and temperature
40% Establish and maintain experiments
Deploy and maintain experimental infrastructure; remove weeds and plants
10% Participate in the summer research program or assist with additional
research projects*
Design, conduct, and present an independent research project; attend professional
development workshops and seminars
*Participation in the summer research program is optional. Interns who choose not to
participate in the program will assist with additional research projects under the
discretion of the supervising lab manager.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications that must be met to be considered for the position:
-HS diploma or equivalent
-Experience working as a member of a team (examples include, but are not limited to, work, volunteer, athletic, or club experiences)
-Willingness to work outdoors
Preferred Qualifications that will be evaluated during the hiring process:
-Demonstrated interest in a career in field ecology or related discipline
-Demonstrated attention-to-detail and communication skills
About the Department
The Isbell lab seeks to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice at Cedar Creek and beyond. Our vision is a future where biodiversity and the full diversity of people thrive. Our commitment is to be an inclusive place for research and a welcoming and supportive community for people of all identities. We seek research interns who will contribute to these efforts and who embrace these commitments.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).
Diversity
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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:
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
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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