Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Fisheries Ecological Research Specialist in the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources. The Specialist, Fisheries Ecological Research duties include: conduct field research and maintain field monitoring programs designed to collect information related to fish, invertebrates, and habitat conditions in freshwaters using standard methods such as electrofishing and netting. Specific tasks may include assisting in fish tagging, processing fish for stomach content and age analysis; collecting invertebrates using standard method techniques; collecting and analyzing flow permanence, stream temperature and discharge data; surveying habitats, assisting graduate students and post-doctoral researchers; data entry and summary graphical analysis for progress reports with preliminary updates to PI.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and one year of related work experience, or a Master’s Degree. Related experience: Experience with fisheries, aquatic ecology, or related field.
Certification and Licensure
· Driver’s license
Schedule or Travel Requirements
· Regular travel for field sampling including travel to remote sites in Nevada, California, and Oregon
· Variable work schedule
Compensation Grade
Administrative Faculty – A
To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
Remarkable Retirement
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.50% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
“I had no idea the values of the faculty retirement plan when I joined UNR. On my first day, I found out I was fully vested in my contributions and the companies 17.5% matching. I have watched my retirement grow over the years, not only in contributions, but with investments. It is hard to put into words how appreciative I am to feel so secure in my future” – Michelle B.
Perks of working at UNR
· Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
· Generous annual and sick leave, life insurance and long-term disability – Faculty Benefits
· E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
· Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
· Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. Diversity Groups
· Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
· No state income tax
Grants-in-aid
The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grant-in-Aid
Department Information
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3) Contact Information for Three Professional References
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Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
