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| Job Title: | Piping Plover Field 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: | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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Job ID367245
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilySupplemental Employee
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code0001
Employee ClassCivil Service
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About the Job
Start date of May 1, 2025 desired (but flexible), end date of August 1, 2025 firm.
Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology is an academic research unit in the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Sciences. Dr. Francesca Cuthbert is seeking seasonal researchers to assist with the Piping Plover Research and Recovery effort. The employee will be stationed at the University of Michigan Biological Station (housing and meals provided), and will coordinate their field research assignments with the Piping Plover Research and Recovery effort. They will be supervised by Dr. Francesca Cuthbert and Stephanie Schubel. The employee will be responsible for assisting Stephanie Schubel in the field and traveling to sites (e.g. Tawas; Silver Lake) away from UMBS to help as needed.
Responsibilities
Breeding location monitoring (nest searching and monitoring, chick counts, fledge counts; banding assistance; sample collection) = 40%
Interaction with government agency biologists including other monitors=5%
Data entry/data communication = 10%
Constructing enclosures; gear prep and maintenance = 5%
Ability and willingness to walk up to 6 miles/day in variable weather = 25%
Travel to sites by boat or by vehicle; responsibility for UMN vehicle = 15%
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in the natural resource sciences or enrollment in an undergraduate program in natural resource sciences.
Field experience with birds, preferably with piping plovers.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Agree to follow policy as outlined by University of Minnesota, the U.S. government and the State of Michigan.
Preferred
Previous experience preforming research in the field is preferred.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range:$16.00 - $17.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.
Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.
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.
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To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
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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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