Advanced Temp Research Tech

The MNPhrag research team in the University of Minnesota Dept. of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology is seeking to fill a temporary position to assist with research related to invasive Phragmites. Work will involve regular travel to field sites throughout the state. Work will be primarily field-based with some office-based days for planning and coordination.

The temporary position will assist primarily on two projects; contributing to research on remote sensing of Phragmites and research addressing the capacity of revegetation (plant community restoration) to prevent reinvasion on sites where invasive Phragmites has been controlled. These projects are part of a statewide research and control program (see MNPhrag.org). Tasks could include site selection for research projects, assisting with ground truthing the ID and extent of Phragmites populations, collecting and managing data, sampling vegetation, collecting soil cores, setting up seed bank assays, establishing experimental plots, communicating with private landowners, and other research activities. These activities will require visits to field sites, performing outdoor work in both urban and rural settings, including wetland, lake, roadside, and agricultural habitats, and interacting with diverse stakeholders in a professional and collegial manner.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus at least five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at nine years.
• Ability to work long hours outdoors under rugged, wet, buggy, or otherwise uncomfortable conditions
• Experience working with private landowners or other stakeholders
• Experience designing and installing wetland seed mixes
• Experience conducting plot-based sampling to quantify vegetative coves
• Experience with seed bank assays to assess ecosystem recovery/disturbance
• Extensive experience with EDDMapS including reporting and verifying reports
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to document research activities and keep careful records
• Ability to complete assigned tasks according to project timelines
• Experience identifying plants using field guides and dichotomous keys
• Prior experience related to invasive species management and/or ecological restoration
• Experience using handheld GPS units, maps, and compasses to navigate
• Experience with data management, including using common spreadsheet software
• Experience with ArcGIS

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a Master's degree in Horticulture, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field

Pay Range: $32.96 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

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