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Cranberry Molecular Physiology Research Assistant in Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics Program

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Division/Organization: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: MOORE HALL-PLANT SCIENCES
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $16.50-$17.50
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Agriculture and Natural Resources, STEM, Data Analysis

Department Overview:

 The Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences integrates plant sciences with agroecological approaches to create more resilient crops and landscapes in response to a changing climate and other global pressures placed on food-energy-water systems (https://pasdept.wisc.edu/).

Anticipated Start Date:

 01/10/2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 8-20

Schedule:

 Work schedule is dependent on individual's class schedule and availability. Within normal business hours, 9-5.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $16.50-$17.50

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 Demonstrated ability to learn applicable techniques
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a group to complete assigned tasks
Previous lab experience preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Must be capable of performing repetitive and monotonous tasks with accuracy
Interest in horticulture, agronomy, or plant breeding and willingness to learn new tasks

Position Summary/Job Duties:

This position is with the USDA Cranberry Molecular Physiology Lab and will primarily support research with cranberry physiology measurements and tissue cultures. This position will also support field research throughout the growing season.
Cranberry sugar and acid measurements.
Preparation of media and stock solutions based on established protocols.
Plant DNA extraction based on established protocols.
Greenhouse and field works occasionally.
Inspect and maintain equipment, inventory, supplies and facility spaces.

Physical Demands:

Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time
Willingness to work with soil and plant samples in uncontrollable field conditions.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

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.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

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/
 
 

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