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Students awarded work study are welcomed to apply.
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| Open Date | 08/23/2021 |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | PRN11592N |
| Job Title | UU Student - Research |
| Working Title | Vertebrate Zoology Undergraduate Curatorial Assistant |
| Job Grade | SJ |
| FLSA Code | Nonexempt |
| Patient Sensitive Job Code? | |
| Type | Non Benefited Staff / Student |
| Temporary? | Yes |
| Standard Hours per Week | 10 |
| Full Time or Part Time? | Part Time |
| Shift | Day |
| Work Schedule Summary | Monday – Friday |
| Is this a work study job? | No |
| VP Area | Academic Affairs |
| Department | 00018 - Utah Museum of Natl Hist Oper |
| Location | Campus |
| City | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Type of Recruitment | External Posting |
| Pay Rate Range | 12.00 |
| Close Date | |
| Job Summary | The Vertebrate Zoology Collections at the Natural History Museum of Utah are made up of nearly 90,000 specimens comprised of 45,000 mammals, 21,000 birds, and 23,000 reptiles and amphibians from across the globe collected over the past 150 years. Employing a variety of techniques, these specimens are used by researchers, educators, and artists, with many being featured in exhibits. This collection is built through active collecting of specimens in the field and records are made publicly available online. The Natural History Museum of Utah has an initiative to train and mentor students in the museum field. NHMU provides paid internship opportunities that are an extension of the classroom to meet this goal. The primary learning objective for this internship is to explore careers in biology and museum science. The student will be contributing to the Vertebrate Zoology Collections by working through each step of the field-to-drawer process to gain a better understanding of how biological collections are built and maintained, and why they are important. By learning about field biology, wildlife, biodiversity, dissections & preservation, databasing, and communicating science, the student will gain a variety of practical skills that are applicable to many fields in biology and museum science more broadly. At the Natural History Museum of Utah, we recognize that our strength and sustainability as an organization stem from diversity and inclusion. For this reason, we are committed to fostering equity, recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, and empowering staff members in developing an accessible and inclusive work environment. We also place a strong emphasis on providing an exceptional experience to every guest who visits the museum or participates in any of our programs. We believe that everyone at NHMU, at every level and in all departments, are a critical part of providing this level of experience. Therefore, all staff members receive ongoing training and are expected to consistently contribute to creating exceptional, memorable, and inclusive experiences for our guests, partners, and the community. |
| Responsibilities | NOTE: This is an entry level position and on-the-job training is provided. -Field work: trapping small mammals, recording field data (e.g. GPS, ecological, specimen data) -Specimen preparation: measuring and dissecting small mammals, preparing study skins, skeletons, fluid-preserved specimens -Data management: data entry, labeling and barcoding specimens and associated parts -Curatorial: rehousing specimens for appropriate storage, installing specimens in collection -Science communication: assisting with Behind The Scenes event which includes handling specimens and discussing them with the public Essential functions of the job include: -Handling animal remains -Hiking steep, difficult terrain -Lifting objects weighing up to 30lbs |
| Minimum Qualifications | |
| Preferences | -Interest in biology and/or museum science -Completed or currently enrolled in courses related to biology and/or zoology -Familiar with Microsoft Office Software, specifically Excel -Experience working in a laboratory setting while practicing proper biosafety techniques -Experience hiking and/or camping -Effective organizational style |
| Special Instructions Summary | Students awarded work study are welcomed to apply. |
| Additional Information | The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action: Director/ Title IX Coordinator The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. |
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