Phenology for Indigenous Peoples in Limnology (PhIN) undergraduate student assistant

Department Overview:

Semi-remote. Worker will need to periodically visit Trout Lake Station (Boulder Junction, WI) and we asking worker partially attends our Intertribal Manoomin/Manōmaeh Camp (Manitowish Waters, WI) on September 18-20, 2026.

Anticipated Start Date:

8/15/2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

12/30/2026

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 10 Maximum: 25

Schedule:

Flexible: But minimum of 10 hrs/week. Worker transcribes at least one project interview per week. Partially attend, participate, support the Intertribal Manoomin/Manōmaeh Camp on September 18-20, 2026.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: $15.00/hr

Number of Positions:

1-2

Qualifications:

Familiar with social science research

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Familiarity with social science research; Trustworthy and responsible

Position Summary/Job Duties:

We seek an undergraduate student to participate in our social science project related to lake health and to participate and assist in the PhIN affiliated Intertribal Manoomin/Manōmaeh Camp. This project is out of the University of Wisconsin Center for Limnology (CFL) field station at Trout Lake Station (Boulder Junction, WI). Work will include transcription of project interviews, and correspondence with study participants. The student will have the opportunity to further engage with the project after interview transcriptions are complete.

Physical Demands:

NA

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/