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From: "Kao, Yu-Chun" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: USGS GLSC student contractor position
Date: July 27, 2022 at 9:12:29 AM EDT
To: "Alofs, Karen" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>, "[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>, "[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>, "Ed Rutherford - NOAA Federal" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>

Hi all,

Please help forward this mail to your students, recent graduates, or anyone who may be interested.

Basically we are recruiting a student assistant for a coregonine restoration project funded by GLRI. This is a full-time position for at least 58 weeks, with a salary of ~$26/hour in Ann Arbor. Preference will be given to candidates with R and publication experience.

Thanks,
Yu-Chun

Student Contractor - Research Assistant
U.S. Geological Survey Great Lakes Science Center
1451 Green Road
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105


Job description:
We are seeking one research assistant to work on a project related to the restoration of coregonines in the Great Lakes. The position is full time and involves (1) collecting, organizing, and analyzing morphometric data using developed methods (40%), (2) preparing reports (e.g., text summaries, tables, figures) for the results of morphometrics analyses (30%), and (3) providing laboratory assistance to the project (30%). The successful candidate will be working closely with scientists at the Great Lakes Science Center and Great Lakes Fishery Commission. The initial appointment will be 58 weeks with a rate comparable to GS-7 (about $26/hour in Ann Arbor) but includes no benefits. The position will start as soon as a contract is signed.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be hired under a student services contract. Hence, the applicant must either be a currently enrolled graduate student or have obtained a BS or MS degree within the past 12 months. The applicant must have some understanding of linear models (including ANOVA) and multivariate analyses (such as principal component analysis), fish biology and ecology, and environmental sciences and must be familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel. Preference will be given to candidates with experience with R and scientific publication.

How to apply:
Submit application materials to Dr. Yu-Chun Kao ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>). Application materials include
(1) a cover letter that describes your interest and qualifications for the position (500 words maximum),
(2) a 2-page resume that may include publications and contact information for two references,
(3) copies of (unofficial) undergraduate and graduate transcripts,
and, optionally,
(4) a representative publication, which can be a chapter of BS or MS thesis.
Additional questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Yu-Chun Kao. Deadline for application is 8/22/2022. Only applicants selected for interview will be notified before 8/27/2022.


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Dr. Yu-Chun Kao<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.usgs.gov/staff-profiles/yu-chun-kao?qt-staff_profile_science_products=3*qt-staff_profile_science_products__;Iw!!HXCxUKc!wo3kQSr0ZH1uGEd0b5-UqS2tIzEsSmKI9s5boIgh39vuG9U0hnOSi1EAmS1SmZCBL-NcnlEl5LsoDg$>
Biologist
USGS Great Lakes Science Center
1451 Green Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105
Phone: 734-214-7293