Research Aide

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Job Title:
Research Aide

Department:
Arts and Sciences | Evolution Ecology and Organismal Biology

The incumbent will aid in fish ecology research in partnership with the Aquatic Conservation and Ecology Laboratory at The Ohio State University. The individual will work as part of a team that will collect fish, habitat, and water quality data in Ohio inland streams and reservoirs. The work will consist of field collections of aquatic organisms and sample processing in a laboratory setting with the ability to gain experience in active sampling techniques, fish and invertebrate identification and standardized laboratory procedures. Research will be mainly conducted in reservoirs and their inflowing rivers. Sampling effort will occur in a variety of aquatic habitats with the opportunity to sample diverse aquatic communities. This project aims to provide a greater understanding of the relative benefit of habitats within fragmented riverine ecosystems with implications for native fish conservation and the maintenance of sport fish populations.

Required: High School graduate. Applicants must be detail oriented and can work in proximity with research collaborators, as well as alone with minimal supervision. The individual must be able, with or without reasonable accommodations, to lift as much as 50 pounds, and work in all weather conditions. This position will require substantial time spent in water or near water and handling fish. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. Must accommodate a flexible schedule (holidays, weekends, and nights) and be willing to work for 10 consecutive days.

Additional Information:

The Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology within the College of Arts and Sciences seeks a Research Aide to join our team. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field.  The College values diversity and offers a supportive, open, and inclusive community. 

The pay range for this job profile is $14.57 - $19.43. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

To Apply:

Email a cover letter, resume and three professional or academic references to [email protected]. 

Justin Furby
232 Research Center
1314 Kinnear Rd
Columbus, OH 43212-1156
 

Location:
Research Center (0073)

Position Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

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