Position Summary(Basic Job Function)
This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides technical support. Responsibilities may include computer programming or operations; research support; medical patient care; technical equipment maintenance, repair, fabrication or operation; or other technical support functions.
Unit Position Summary
Technicians will assist in ongoing field and experimental lake sturgeon evolutionary ecology research. Field work will include collection of adult biological and behavioral data and annual census information on the Upper Black River. Technicians will collect physical stream data, conduct larval lake sturgeon and macroinvertebrate drift collections, juvenile lake sturgeon census, and assist with experimental assessment of factors affecting larval mortality and adult reproductive success. Hatchery work will include rearing lake sturgeon from egg, larval, and juvenile life stages using standard aquaculture methodology.
Technicians will be also be responsible for maintaining adult and larval biological data, hatchery, and water quality data. Technicians may work during daylight and night hours and in inclement weather. Opportunities exist to conduct individual research projects and assist with projects of graduate students and faculty.
Required Qualifications
Applicants should have a background and interest in aquatic ecology and fisheries science and be enrolled in a biological degree program such as fisheries, zoology, natural resources, biology or allied fields or have a completed BS degree. A valid driver’s license is required. Applicants must be able to swim. Applicants should have field experience working in aquatic habitats and be familiar with fisheries sampling methodology and equipment. Applicant should be able to demonstrate abilities to work independently and as part of a team.
Minimum $12/hr depending on level of experience. Two positions will begin in early-April . Some flexibility for start and end dates are possible for the remaining two positions. All positions end no later than August 30, 2022. The selected applicants will be provided with room and board near the field site in Cheboygan County, MI for the duration of the field season. Necessary field equipment will be provided.
Desired Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidate who have experience in collection of fish biological data and fish culture experience. Additional preference to candidate with experience using a microscope and identifying aquatic insects. Experience in database management and data analyses software is desirable. Individuals with skills in construction and maintenance of equipment is desirable.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Cover letter, CV, and References
Together-we-will Statement
The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/
Work Hours
flexible shifts
Website
https://www.canr.msu.edu/fw/ www.glsturgeon.com