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

Assistant for writing summary reports, possible data analyses, and assisting with manuscripts examining bests management practices associated with chronic wasting disease (CWD). Additionally, the hired candidate will assist with meeting coordination and outreach materials generated from PI-led research.

The primary responsibility of the professional aide will be outreach, coordination, writing of summary reports, and reviewing manuscripts examining chronic wasting disease management and facilitating engagement with state wildlife agency partners. Some quantitative data analysis experience, particularly from survey instrument data, would be ideal. The applicant should have proficiency in oral communication, scientific writing, and experience working in collaborative teams. Experience working with state wildlife agencies encouraged.

The selected candidate will be hired through June 15 2025, but no later.

Desired Qualifications

Masters in Fisheries and Wildlife, Ecology, or a related field.

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

Please submit a CV or resume, and names and contact information of three references. Please contact Dr. Sonja Christensen (chris625@msu.edu) with questions. 

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

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.