The Department of Soil, Water and Climate hires seasonal employees annually to advance research and education in our program. These positions are either temporary or casual in nature (see definition below). All of the positions hired are hourly, with schedules set by a supervisor which may vary.

To be considered for a variety of these positions, applicants must apply to this job posting. These positions have various required and minimum qualifications; applicants will be qualified for these opportunities as they are received and reviewed. Some restrictions do apply.

Salary: Minimum hourly pay $15.00/hour

Eligibility and Restrictions:

• Students not enrolled in any of the UMN system campuses
• Not currently employed by the University of Minnesota.
• Employees in these positions perform a wide variety of non-academic and/or academic work responsibilities on a temporary or casual work schedule.
• Minnesota Statute limits the eligibility, number of hours and/or days worked in this job classification.
• The definition of temporary: Employees are limited to 67 or fewer days of work in a calendar year.
• The definition of casual: Employees can work 14 or fewer hours each week and are not limited to 67 days of work in a calendar year.

Duties of this position:

Assist LAAS graduate student(s), with their field work (mapping, gps referencing, soil temperature collection, and soil sampling) and labwork (sample archiving, soil preparation for soil carbon measurements). This position will also drive the university fleet vehicle during the field trips in the Driftless Area. Planning and protocols for the field and lab work will be provided by Grad Student(s) and Kyungsoo Yoo. This position will be expected to be comfortable using GIS and soil sampling with relatively few instructions because of the unexpected nature of field situations.

* 80% Assist Dr. Yoo's research project in the Driftless Area by assisting Grad students with field work (mapping, gps referencing, soil temperature collection, and soil sampling; and lab work (sample archiving, soil preparation for soil carbon measurements).
* 20% Design and conduct field soil sampling.

Required - High School or equivalent Preferred - some undergraduate education, and lab and field experiences in soil research

The mission of the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate is to advance the understanding of Earth system processes and the interaction among land, atmosphere, and water. Through research, teaching, and outreach we seek to:

• Improve and protect the quality of soil, air, and water resources in natural and managed ecosystems;
• Enhance agricultural and forest productivity and sustainability;
• Predict and mitigate impacts of environmental and climate change on ecosystems and society; and
• Provide science based knowledge for improved decision making and a better informed citizenry.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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