Biology Research Associate
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Job Location:
Northfield, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title: Biology Research Associate.
Department: Biology.
Classification: Non-Exempt.
FTE: 0.15
Work Schedule: Monday Friday. This is an in-person role. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required for event support.
Work Location: On Campus.
Hourly Rate: $20.
Position Overview:
St. Olaf College seeks a Biology Research Associate to contribute to the development of a simulation model as part of a decision support tool for evaluating spread risk and management strategies for aquatic invasive species. This position offers an opportunity to apply quantitative modeling skills to address critical conservation challenges facing Midwestern aquatic ecosystems.
Essential Job Duties:
- Develop and refine simulation models to assess aquatic invasive species spread and management scenarios.
- Implement ecological population and dispersal models using R programming.
- Collaborate with the research team to integrate models into a decision support framework.
Supervision Received and Exercised:
- Reports to the Assistant Professor of Biology.
- This supervises student workers.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in biology Ecology Environmental Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Knowledge of Midwestern aquatic invasive species and their ecological impacts.
- Proficiency in R programming and statistical analysis.
- Familiarity with ecological population models and dispersal modeling approaches.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with spatial modeling or GIS applications.
- Knowledge of agent-based models or network analysis.
- Previous involvement in conservation or natural resource management projects.
- Familiarity with data visualization and communication of model outputs.
Prerequisites:
- Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include: criminal background checks reference checks verification of work history verification of any required academic credentials licenses and/or certifications a motor vehicle check verification of DOT certification a credit check employment eligibility verification and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.
Disclaimer:
- This position may require you to report early stay late or work different shifts depending on staffing levels. It may also require you to perform all essential job functions whenever needed and during campus emergencies when necessary.
- This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College with or without prior notice.
- Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
Join Our Community - Work at St. Olaf! Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College is a residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff. The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, histo ... View more
