Research Assistant

Job Description: Research assistant and data analyst to work with an ecologist studying the effects of biodiversity on ecosystem functioning and the issues surrounding global food supply, biofuels and environmental sustainability. Duties will include using statistical software to analyze a variety of large ecological and agricultural data sets; doing web and library searches for relevant scientific articles and data sets; downloading and analyzing data sets; preparing publication-quality figures using relevant software; preparing bibliographies; reference lists for publications and other miscellaneous activities as assigned. 

50%  Analyze a variety of large ecological and agricultural data sets using statistical software, such as JMP.

20% Doing web and library searches for relevant scientific articles and data sets. 

15% Preparing publication-quality figures, bibliographies and reference lists using relevant software, such as Adobe Illustrator.

15% Other miscellaneous activities as assigned

Qualifications:  BS/BA (minimum) or MS (preferred) in biology, ecology, environmental studies or related discipline, with strong quantitative and computer skills, such as statistics, calculus, or GIS. Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint on either PC's or Mac's is required. Knowledge of JMP (or other statistical software package) and  Adobe Illustrator (or other publication-quality graphics software) is preferred. 

Program/Unit Description:  This position will be located on the St. Paul Campus, in the Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Department.  

Application Instructions:  Apply online, through the University of Minnesota at http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/ , use reference number 154712 and attach resume, cover letter and two letters of recommendations.  For general questions please contact Troy Mielke at tmielke@umn.edu or call 763-434-5131.  Application deadline is April 30, 2008, but will be reviewing applications as they arrive.  Start date is negotiable, with May 18 desired.

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