Apply for Job Job ID362234 LocationDuluth Job FamilySupplemental Employee Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryTemporary Job Code0001 Employee ClassCivil Service Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job **Rate of pay $25/hour Job duties: The successful candidate will join an existing interdisciplinary research team at UMD working on bioremediation of mercury within the St Louis River watershed. Specific tasks will include developing appropriate environmental education lesson plans and materials that can be used to raise awareness of mercury pollution issue and motivate action within the community; organizing and attending public outreach events where the bioremediation project can be shared with the public; researching and writing of an academic manuscript about the research efforts of the research team, assisting with and documenting progress on the plant and microbial research work in the lab or field as needed, and monitoring the research team email address and send out updates on the project to our email list. Qualifications Required qualification: BA/BS or a combination of related education and work experience to equal four years; applies knowledge and skill to a recurring task or activity with emphasis typically on precision and timeliness of execution. Preferred qualifications: Completed a Masters in Environmental Education Prior experience with citizen science projects, ideally within Minnesota Prior experience working in interdisciplinary research teams Strong organizational, research, and communication skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Ability to work remotely with occasional work in Duluth (e.g. public outreach activities) Knowledge of current scientific research on mercury within the St Louis River watershed Interest in decolonizing science and Indigenous Ways of Knowing Ability to engage with Native American research partners as well as community partners Familiarity with mercury within the St Louis River watershed. How To Apply Required application materials include: 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 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 employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. Diversity 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 University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue. Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022). The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employme t 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.