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Job Title:Non-Exempt Temp/Casual: GIS
Work Type:Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 20, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:Unspecified
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Education Required:Bachelor's Degree
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Job Description:
Job ID360810

LocationTwin Cities

Job FamilySupplemental Employee

Full/Part TimePart-Time

Regular/TemporaryTemporary

Job Code0001

Employee ClassCivil Service



About the Job



50% - Develop a user-friendly automated GIS tool to map the centerlines of river valleys.
50% - Apply this tool to map and plot terraces and geochronological data along the Zumbro River, southeastern Minnesota. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of the field site and region, along with its geomorphic and deglacial setting.

Qualifications



Requirements
BS in Earth Science or equivalent
Proficiency in GIS
Knowledge of fluvial geomorphology

About the Department



The St. Anthony Falls Laboratory (SAFL) is an interdisciplinary fluid mechanics research lab and educational facility under the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota.
We are engineers and scientists who collaborate across disciplines to solve fluids-related problems in the Earth-surface environment. Our vision encompasses both science and practice, beginning with basic research and moving through application, decision-making, and management.
Located on Hennepin Island in the Mississippi River in the heart of Minneapolis, SAFL serves as a resource for departments across the Twin Cities campus, the statewide University system, and the broader research community. We partner with local, state and federal agencies; private consulting firms; businesses of many kinds; technical associations; and other educational institutions to expand knowledge and solve problems.

How To Apply



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Employment Requirements



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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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