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Center for Limnology Research Operations Support

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511088
Division/Organization: College of Letters & Science
Department: Center For Limnology
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: HASLER LAB OF LIMNOLOGY
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $14.50-$15.00
Job Categories: Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Education and Training, STEM, Data Analysis

Department Overview:

 The Center for Limnology’s mission is to exemplify The Wisconsin Idea by providing new knowledge and information on aquatic ecosystems through research, education, outreach and public service; and to facilitate and support research and teaching based around facilities at the Hasler Laboratory of Limnology and Trout Lake Station.

Anticipated Start Date:

 Mid May 2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 Mid/end of September 2026

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 15 Maximum: 20

Schedule:

 Part-time, approximately 15-20 hours/week, between May-Sept 2026; Hours and days worked are somewhat flexible, but most work will be during normal business hours (M-F 8-5)

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $14.50 Maximum: $15.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 • Boating experience (completion of Wisconsin Boater Safety Course will be required upon hire)
• Ability to become a UW-Madison authorized driver (required)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently
• Handy with tools and a willingness to be trained
• Be willing to be flexible with job duties on a daily basis

Position Summary/Job Duties:

• Assisting a wide variety of researchers with their daily needs
• may include assisting project leads with fieldwork or lab work as needed
• Safe operation of UW–Madison boats and fleet vehicles
• Launching and towing boats using a UW fleet vehicle
• Light boat motor maintenance
• Assist with field and lab equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Help coordinate laboratory and facility general maintenance

Physical Demands:

Bending, kneeling, lifting, comfort around water, comfort working in all weather 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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