Job ID356566 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyResearch-Support Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code8352P1 Employee ClassCivil Service About the Job Duties and Responsibilities: 30% Lab management Organizing purchases alongside field trips and field work. Corresponding with collaborating labs. Sending and receiving samples. Organizing and maintaining the physical lab space. Managing laboratory safety. 30% Project and data management Organizing workshops and our Google Drive system for managing projects and their data. Coordinating with group members towards data sharing. Ensuring that geospatial and other data are readily available in organized formats. Providing materials for grant proposals. Organizing and coordinating team meetings for collaborative projects. 30% Field and research support Organizing field research. Managing equipment and supplies. Organizing, managing, and distributing samples, data, and other research outputs. Coordinating field researchers for data entry and upload. Participating in field work. Constructing and repairing instrumentation and tools. This category may also include work to develop research products with other group members, including code, data, and scientific publications. 10% Discretionary time Approximately 4 hours per week should be spent at the researcher's discretion. This can be, for example, to develop independent research work and goals, co-write scientific research papers with other group members, design new systems for research, build cooperative systems for work with other research groups, or expand our work in the direction of the successful candidate's interests. Qualifications Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience. Basic knowledge of laboratories, tools and hardware, GIS, and field methods. Strong organizational skills. Experience with field research. Ability to work with hand and power tools, and to carry 50 lbs over distances of 1-10 miles. Willingness to be flexible in working hours when research objectives require this (e.g., overnight and/or weekend field research). Preferred qualifications: Experience with backcountry travel WFA and/or WFR certification Computer-programming ability Engineering and/or mechanical background (hands-on or formally taught) Experience with hydrology and/or geomorphology Clean driver's license About the Department The St. Anthony Falls Laboratory (SAFL) is an interdisciplinary fluid mechanics research lab and educational facility under the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota. We are engineers and scientists who collaborate across disciplines to solve fluids-related problems in the Earth-surface environment. Our vision encompasses both science and practice, beginning with basic research and moving through application, decision-making, and management. Located on Hennepin Island in the Mississippi River in the heart of Minneapolis, SAFL serves as a resource for departments across the Twin Cities campus, the statewide University system, and the broader research community. We partner with local, state and federal agencies; private consulting firms; businesses of many kinds; technical associations; and other educational institutions to expand knowledge and solve problems. Benefits Working at the University At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work. The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and employer-paid life ins rance Employee wellbeing program Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Financial counseling services Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost Please visit the for more information regarding benefits. How To Apply 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. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647). Diversity The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.