Updated: 22 days ago
Location: Bozeman, MONTANA
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Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number | STAFF - VA - 24304 |
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For questions regarding this position, please contact: | Smith Wells [email protected] |
Classification Title | Research Asst III |
Working Title | Field Research Assistant |
Brief Position Overview | The Department of Animal and Range Sciences at Montana State University is looking for a highly motivated professional to assist with a collaborative research project evaluating contact risk between wild and domestic sheep in Montana. This is a full-time research assistant position for up to apx. 3.5 years that will involve field work across southwest and central Montana. |
Position Number | 4M1100 |
Department | Animal & Range Sciences |
Division | College of Agriculture/MAES |
Appointment Type | Classified |
Contract Term | Fiscal Year |
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FLSA | Non-Exempt |
Union Affiliation | FOCUS-MFPE |
FTE | 1.0 |
Benefits Eligible | Eligible |
Salary | Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. |
Contract Type | Classified Salary |
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Recruitment Type | Open |
Position Details
General Statement | The field research assistant will work with a team of academic researchers, extension faculty, sheep and goat producers, landowners, graduate students, and agency personnel to implement a collaborative research project evaluating contact risk between wild and domestic sheep in Montana. The purpose of this project is to identify factors that influence the probability of wild and domestic sheep contact, and to use that information to expand the development and implementation of tools that mitigate the likelihood of contact and potential pathogen spillover. The project will be co-directed by Jared Beaver and Brent Roeder at Montana State University and Emily Almberg at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Research activities will be lead by Smith Wells, research associate at Montana State University. MSU News Article on Research Project: https://www.montana.edu/news/23406/montana-state-research-team-receives-4-million-to-study-interactions-between-wild-and-domestic-sheep |
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Position Special Requirements/Additional Information | Continued employment is contingent upon funding availability. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. |
Physical Demands | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. |
This position has supervisory duties? | No |
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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Desired Start Date | Upon completion of a successful search |
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Applications will be: | Screening of applications will begin on April 18, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. |
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Diversity Statement | Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html |