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Job Title: Researcher

Level of responsibility: Level II

Job Title (Pay): Student Research Level II (12.00/hour)

Hiring Department: Lake Superior Research Institute

Job Location (building): Old Main 302

Approximate Hours/Week: 40/week

Anticipated Length of Employment: Summer Break

Expected Number of Hires for this Position: 2

Contact for Job Posting: Reed Schwarting, rschwar4@uwsuper.edu

Contact for Job Posting: Reed Schwarting, rschwar4@uwsuper.edu

Backup Supervisor: Payton Kittaka pkittaka@uwsuper.edu

Job Summary:

Assist Lake Superior Research Institute [LSRI] staff with conducting botanical surveys at multiply state owned properties throughout Wisconsin and sampling aquatic vegetation in Amnicon/Dowling Lake District. Invasive plant surveys will take place in the Coulee Experimental State Forest, Black River State Forest, Flambeau River State Forest, Governor Knowles State Forest, Willow Flowage Scenic Waters, and Brule River State Forest. Proximity of state forests to LSRI primary base of operations require that survey crew spend the work week (Monday - Friday) over night. Due to the remote nature of this work, hires may be asked to obtain University Driver Authorization and operate a motor vehicle on public roadways, however we are willing to accommodate students who do not possess an valid license. It is expected sixteen work weeks (64 nights) in total will be spent overnight. LSRI will provide students selected for this position lodging and a meal reimbursement while conducting these surveys. This department is looking for enthusiastic, flexible individuals with an interest in advancing their knowledge of invasive plants and aquatic vegetation. The Lake Superior Research Institute is committed to providing applied research experiences to undergraduate students that can lead to career and graduate study opportunities in the future.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience paddling a canoe

• Experience operating a GPS unit

• Experience operating a point and shoot camera

• Experience recording data on a datasheet and/or tablet computer

• Experience with or a strong interest in scientific plant identification

• Demonstrated ability for attention to detail, for following instructions from co-workers and for good communication skills.

• Ability to prepare for and work in inclement conditions and be comfortable in a remote field setting in a small group.

• Ability to lift/handle up to 50 pounds

• Ability to work flexible hours, which can be affected by weather

• Ability to work 8-10 hours per day

• Ability to pass a background check and meet general Human Resource requirements

• Valid Class D or higher driver's license

Notice to New Employees: Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. Incompliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of 'final candidates' must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, 'final candidates' under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

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