Open Positions: Aquatic Research Technician Roles at Minnesota Sea Grant
The University of Minnesota's Sea Grant College Program is currently seeking an Aquatic Research Technician to join their team on the Minnesota Sea Grant project focused on invasive cattail-dominated shorelines. This hourly position, paying $15.25 per hour, offers a commitment of about 10–15 hours per week over a 6-month appointment, with the possibility of extension.
Job Description
In this role, the successful candidate will assist in fieldwork and laboratory work concerning invasive hybrid cattail removal and its effects on shorelines. Duties include performing routine aquatic animal care, monitoring water quality parameters, maintaining tanks and related equipment, and collecting and managing ecological and water data relevant to the cattail project.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have experience or interest in aquatic ecosystems, fish biology, or environmental monitoring. They should be capable of performing fieldwork and laboratory tasks, possess basic skills in data collection and maintenance of aquatic systems, and have a preference for experience using a hand-held GPS and past experience with fish and/or plant identification/sampling. While formal advanced degrees may not be mandatory, coursework or experience in related natural sciences is beneficial.
Application Process
While the specific Aquatic Research Technician position application details are not explicitly provided, candidates are advised to apply through the Minnesota state job portal at http://www.mn.gov/careers. They should search for the job title or ID and submit applications online. Monitoring Minnesota Sea Grant official channels, such as their Instagram or website, or the University of Minnesota job postings will provide the latest announcements and application links.
No direct application deadlines or contact information were found in the search results, so candidates should watch Minnesota Sea Grant official outlets and the University of Minnesota career site for updates.
About Minnesota Sea Grant
Minnesota Sea Grant (MNSG) is a program of the University of Minnesota, part of 34 federal-university Sea Grant partnerships. MNSG works with community members, local decision-makers, policy leaders, resource agencies, businesses, and industry, with a mission to bring applied water science to communities, protecting, enhancing, and restoring habitats, ecosystems, and the services they provide. Amy Schrank, the Extension Program Leader at Minnesota Sea Grant, is the person behind this mission.
[1] University of Minnesota Sea Grant College Program. (n.d.). Aquatic Research Technician Position. Retrieved from https://www.seagrant.umn.edu/jobs
[2] Minnesota Sea Grant. (n.d.). Aquatic Research Technician Position. Retrieved from https://www.seagrant.umn.edu/aquatic-research-technician
[3] State of Minnesota. (n.d.). Job Search. Retrieved from http://www.mn.gov/careers
- The chosen Aquatic Research Technician might find it valuable to refine their skills in both kayaking and canoeing, as these activities may be necessary for conducting fieldwork on Minnesota Sea Grant's cattail project.
- Given that the University of Minnesota's Sea Grant College Program is seeking an Aquatic Research Technician with background in natural sciences, interested candidates may want to invest in courses or resources in environmental science, science, education and self-development, and/or finance to complement their application.
- During the leisure time not committed to the Aquatic Research Technician position, a personal interest in kayaking, canoeing or other outdoor activities could serve as a beneficial escape, mirroring the environmental focus of the Minnesota Sea Grant project, further expanding the individual's connection to the local ecosystem.
