Professional Aide

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

The Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center is seeking one applicant to fill a temporary position working on surface reflectivity and eddy covariance research at KBS, led by Dr. Chen’s Landscape Ecology & Ecosystem Science Lab, and through collaborations with other teams at KBS. The position provides support for GLBRC and LTAR funded research focused on understanding net ecosystem exchanges of water, energy, GHGs and surface reflectivity at major bioenergy and agricultural crops. We seek a motivated candidate to join our lab to understand how these crops function toward our sustainability goals. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining and processing the data.

Desired Qualifications

A doctoral degree in geography, biology, ecology, or a related field. Familiarity of micro-meteorology and study sites are required. Must have valid driver’s license.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

A cover letter and resume

Work Hours

ON-CALL

Website

http://lees.geo.msu.edu/index.html

Summary of Physical Demands

Tower Modification

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.