Research Specialist - Townsend

The research specialist position is a multi-functional position housed within the Townsend Lab in Forest & Wildlife Ecology of UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) and provides support for airborne hyperspectral imaging including data acquisition and processing in support of the EnSpec facility.

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

• 20% Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
• 20% Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
• 20% Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
• 20% Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials
• 10% Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
• 10% Performs literature reviews and writes reports

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

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Preferred
Bachelor's Degree

Required:
-2 years working with airborne remote sensing data and airborne remote sensing mission planning.
-2 years experience programming in Python.
-Excellent organizational, management, and office skills.
-Demonstrated experience working successfully in a high-traffic, high-demand environment and ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
-Experience with geospatial data, databases and spreadsheets.
-Demonstrated critical thinking and decision-making skills.
-Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.

Preferred:
-Knowledge of plant biology
-Knowledge of atmospheric radiative transfer models

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $57,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The anticipated salary range for this position is $57,000 - $60,000. However, final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf

-Criminal Background Check may be required
-Evaluation/Probationary Period may be required

Work Authorization:
-The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States by the start of the appointment.

Click on the "Apply Online" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents/Application Materials:

Resume (required) - Detail your educational and professional background

Cover letter (required) - Refer to your related work experience

References (required) - List contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

It's important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Justin Cave
justin.cave@wisc.edu
608-263-3715
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Research Specialist(RE047)

A07-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/ FOREST & WILDLIFE ECOL

Academic Staff-Renewable

310241-AS