Research Assistant Soil Ecology - Seasonal Part-time - Glencoe, Illinois
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Glencoe, Illinois Ag Jobs
| Job Ref: | 1511487 |
| Employer: | Ag Jobs |
| Company Name: | Chicago Botanic Garden |
| Category: |
Biotech – R&D – Science
Chemicals Equipment - Machinery Irrigation Maintenance – Repair Trucking – Logistics – Transportation |
| Job Type: | Temporary - Seasonal |
Location | |
| Country: | United States |
| State: | Illinois |
| City: | Glencoe |
| Zip Code: | 60022 |
| Map: | United States, Illinois, Glencoe, 60022 (Show on map) |
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Title: Research Assistant Soil Ecology Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Department: Science Reports to: Senior Scientist Seasonal Part-time, approximately 9 months Position Overview: This 20-hour-per-week, 9-month Research Assistant role, beginning late May - June 2024, will help to implement a National Science Foundation-funded research project investigating the potential of perennial agriculture and designer native plant communities in landscape restoration. The individual in this role will assist with field plot maintenance at a site in Mettawa, Illinois, and the collection and laboratory analyses of soil and plant samples under the supervision of the Garden's Soil Ecologist. Responsibilities In this role you will be responsible for the following:
Chicago Botanic Garden Values & Behaviors: VALUES As an organization, we... BEHAVIORS As an organization, we... Prioritize a culture of GROWTH. We commit to remaining curious in how we approach our work.
Seek to UNDERSTAND. We seek to understand others from their perspective.
See one another through a lens of RESILIENCE. We believe that all individuals can experience good outcomes with support.
Build TRUST through TRANSPARENCY. We hold ourselves and others accountable by centering decision making that honors all people.
Qualifications Our ideal candidate will have the following:
Physical Demands: Ability to stand for long periods; recurring bending, stooping, and crouching; ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders; ability to push, pull, or lift objects less than 30 pounds; ability to work outdoors for occasional to regular field work, including walking on uneven terrain; frequent use of office equipment (computers, copiers, keyboards). To Apply: In addition to the Garden application materials, please submit a short letter indicating your interest in the position, and the type and extent of your field and laboratory experiences. Why Apply? Come work in a setting that is like no other as you support our mission: We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. Take the first step toward being one of the employees who make the Garden one of the treasures of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Apply today. Please note that applicants who do not meet the required qualifications will not be considered. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or basis of disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Chicago Botanic Garden does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs or activities, including in employment or admissions. Please call (847) 835-8264 to contact our Title IX coordinator should you have questions or concerns. Please do not call this number to inquire about job postings or the status of your application, or with solicitations from companies or third-party recruiters. | |
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