Rsch Pro 2-Env & Nat Resource

The researcher will contribute to project coordination and communication with partners, data entry and management, planning for and conducting ecological field work, lab and greenhouse studies, conducting outreach, securing permits, reporting to funders and external partners, and educational offerings.
Collaborative work with agency partners and outreach to professional and non-professional stakeholders will be essential components of this position. Work will involve a mix of off-campus and on-campus activities, fieldwork, computer-based work, and engagement with internal and external partners.
Overall, responsibilities will comprise a variety of research and extension-related activities, with effort dedicated to each varying seasonally and annually depending on project needs and funding sources. In sum, these activities will include:

*Data entry and management - 30%
*Communication with partners and stakeholders (internal and external) - 15%
*Field work (collecting ecological and environmental data from study sites, helping to supervise field crews) - 20%
*Writing (contributing to reports and outreach publications) - 10%
*Supporting ecological restoration training offerings, including a series of online courses (grading assignments and responding to students' questions) - 25%

Required Qualifications:
*Bachelor's degree in ecology, biology, environmental science, or a related field plus at least two years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience to equal at least six years.
*Ecological fieldwork experience
*Experience with data management (including spreadsheets)
*Strong written and verbal communication skills
*Enthusiasm for engaging with diverse stakeholders
*Ability to work independently and in a team environment
*Care and attention to detail
*Ability to complete assigned tasks according to project timelines

Preferred Qualifications:
*Prior experience related to invasive species and/or ecological restoration
*Experience working with agency staff and other stakeholders in natural resources management
*Field data collection experience related to vegetation, especially wetland vegetation
*Familiarity with EDDMapS
*Experience with ArcGIS
*Ability to work long hours outside, in uneven or wet terrain, and in inclement weather conditions
*Willingness to travel for work, sometimes for extended periods and with camping accommodations
*Ability to safely work in outdoor environments
*Valid U.S. state driver's license

The Larkin Lab at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is seeking a full-time researcher, job code 8352EN, to support research and extension efforts related to invasive species management and ecological restoration. The position will be based in the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology, and include substantial engagement with external partners. The initial focus of the position will be on efforts to manage invasive Phragmites australis (European common reed, see www.MnPhrag.org) and supporting an ecological restoration training program (extension.umn.edu/courses-and-events/ecological-restoration-training-online). Over time, additional research and outreach responsibilities may arise.

Pay Range: $22.75-$24.54 (hourly); depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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