JOB NO: 273840-AS
WORK TYPE: ONSITE, STAFF-FULL TIME
DEPARTMENT: L&S/CTR FOR LIMNOLOGY
LOCATION: MADISON
CATEGORIES: RESEARCH
| JOB SUMMARY: | The North Temperate Lakes Long-Term Ecological Research (NTL-LTER) Project has been studying the ecology of lakes for the past 40 years as a part of the National Science Foundation’s LTER network. We are seeking a research specialist to oversee the water chemistry laboratory, which produces many of the critical data sets underpinning this long-term research program. The research specialist will also contribute to the collective research goals of the NTL LTER project as a member of our dynamic limnology research team, providing analytical competency and technical leadership. Effective collaboration and communication abilities are essential. Duties would include: [1] Laboratory Oversight and Sample Analysis: lead efforts in water sample analysis using instrumentation such as a nutrient autoanalyzer, organic carbon analyzer, ion chromatograph, and inductively coupled plasma spectrometer. Oversight also includes sample tracking, data entry, writing or updating protocols for laboratory and data entry procedures, performing routine maintenance of equipment, and maintaining chemical and equipment inventories. [2] Quality Assurance and Data Management: Maintaining long-term data sets requires rigorous quality control measures. The incumbent will oversee quality assurance and implement quality control procedures in the lab, including bi-annual proficiency testing. They will also assist in managing project data by coordinating with NTL-LTER research staff at the Center for Limnology’s Trout Lake Station in northern Wisconsin and with the NTL-LTER Information Management staff in Madison. [3] Operational Guidance and Supervision of Staff: the incumbent will oversee hiring, training, and supervising student employees who will assist with laboratory analyses and data entry. The research specialist will also assist faculty, graduate students, and post-doctoral researchers with LTER-related water chemistry projects, including training of individual researchers as needed on equipment and methods. [4] Additional Responsibilities: Depending on the expertise of the incumbent, additional responsibilities may include occasionally assisting the field research specialist with field sampling and aquatic organism collection, additional data management and database maintenance, or assisting with NTL LTER project management including project planning and scheduling. |
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| RESPONSIBILITIES: | Develops, designs, and conducts one or more research projects and organizes daily operation of projects and specialized research areas to ensure work meets established objectives under moderate supervision.40% Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results15% Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders15% Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences5% Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials20% Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers5% Performs literature reviews and writes reports |
| INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY: | Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion |
| EDUCATION: | Required Bachelor’s Degree Bachelors degree in Biology, Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related discipline Preferred Master’s Degree Masters degree in Biology, Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related discipline |
| QUALIFICATIONS: | Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience: – One year of experience working in a water chemistry laboratory – Experience operating analytical equipment for environmental sample analysis – Knowledge of water chemistry quality assurance and quality control procedures – Experience with at least one of the following: o Management of laboratory data and database entry; o Project management including hiring, planning, and scheduling; or o Limnological sampling including use of sensors, water sample collection, and aquatic organism collection |
| WORK TYPE: | Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. |
| APPOINTMENT TYPE, DURATION: | Ongoing/Renewable |
| SALARY: | Minimum $39,400 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications |
| HOW TO APPLY: | Please click on the “Apply Now” button to start the application process. For questions on the position, contact: Alyssa Luckey Winters, ajluckey@wisc.edu. To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice. Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience listed above. |
| CONTACT: | Alyssa Luckey Winters ajluckey@wisc.edu 608-262-3304 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. |
| OFFICIAL TITLE: | Research Specialist(RE047) |
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| DEPARTMENT(S): | A484120-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/CTR FOR LIMNOLOGY |
| EMPLOYMENT CLASS: | Academic Staff-Renewable |
| JOB NUMBER: | 273840-AS |
| The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department. |
APPLICATIONS OPEN:JAN 23 2023 Central Standard Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:FEB 6 2023 11:55 PM CENTRAL STANDARD TIME
