Townsend Lab Field and Lab Intern
Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 508803 Division/Organization: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department: Forest & Wildlife Ecology Job Type: UW Student Jobs Remote Eligbility: Not Remote Location: RUSSELL LABORATORIESSalary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $17.00-18.00 Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Data Analysis
Department Overview:
If you have an interest in plants or how technology is being used to understand nature, this lab may be for you. To learn more about the science that the lab is doing, see this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m69_zJTfmbs&t=1s
Anticipated Start Date:
April 10, 2025 or later
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
Minimum: 8 Maximum: 40
Schedule:
Student will determine with supervisor
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
Minimum: $17.00 Maximum: $18.00
Number of Positions:
3-5
Qualifications:
No prior lab experience is necessary.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
We are looking for students who have consistent schedules, can work in a team, and are diligent in their work. Part of the lab’s mission is to train young scientists and preference will be given to applicants with interests in fields such as biology, ecology, agriculture, GIS, remote sensing, and engineering.
Position Summary/Job Duties:
Current projects in the lab include detecting disease in potatoes, mapping biodiversity in prairies, and making measurements on plant material from around the globe. Students can learn a variety of skills including:
Physical Demands:
Fieldwork duties will include work outdoors during the summer and the ability to carry some equipment (20 lbs). You may be exposed to pollen and dust.
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.
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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/
Advertised: March 26, 2025 09:00 AM Applications close: May 05, 2025 11:55 PM
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