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Position Title Research Aide Department Natural Resources Management (Geology) Department Summary

The Department of Natural Resource Management values teaching and research as equal and essential components of the education of our students and seeks to integrate research with teaching at every possible opportunity in the curriculum. Housed in the Ivan Hilton Science Center, students enjoy modern laboratories and instrumentation.

General Job Description

Maintaining a modern paleomagnetic-rock magnetic laboratory is critical for the mission of the Geology discipline to maintain an active student-oriented research program, to provide a much needed service laboratory for PhD granting institutions nationally and internationally, and facilitate service revenue generation via local, state, and federal agency contract work. This vision aligns with the department and the university strategic plan. Student applicants must be graduates of the IRES experience.

Specific Duties

TECHNICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES: The student work study will serve in multiple roles to assist with the operation of the paleomagnetic-rock magnetic laboratory.

1. Conduct analyses using all laboratory instruments following extensive training by the lab manager and standard lab preparation of samples.

2. Maintain a daily log of YOUR research activities.

3. Managing confidential information.

4. Updating the on-line literature database on specific projects as needed.

5. Establish and maintain a GIS database of studies conducted in the laboratory.

6. Preparing records, Writing reports, Creating videos

7. Maintain regular attendance

8. Perform other job duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Student applicants must be graduates of the IRES experience.

Experience: Previous experience in research.

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands

Frequently: Standing, Walking, Bending, Squatting, Kneeling, Repetitive hand motion, Prolonged use of computer. Occasionally: Lifting a minimum of thirty (30) pounds, Climbing.

Hourly Rate $14.00/ Hour Preferred Work Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Employment Term Summer

• 6/10/2024-8/9/2024, Fall

• 2024, Spring

• 2025, Break

• 2024 Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S1168P Desired Start Date 06/10/2024 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Posted Date 04/30/2024 Job Posting Close Date Special Instructions Summary

The Highlands Career Services Center, located in the Felix Martinez Building, Room 230, provides assistance with your on-campus job application, cover letter, resume, interviewing strategies, as well as offer suggestions on student jobs that are related to your academic major, career interests, and skills. The Career Center offers free services to all NMHU students and alumni via in-person, online at www.nmhu.edu/careerservices, or by calling (505) 454-3048 or emailing careerservices@nmhu.edu. to schedule a phone session or Zoom video conferencing session.

EEO Statement

New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identiy, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessiblity, excellence, and responsiveness. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or email hr@nmhu.edu

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Posting Contact Information

Contact Person Dr. Michael S. Petronis Contact Person's Job Title Search Committee Chair Contact Person's Phone 505-454-3513 Contact Person's Email mspetro@nmhu.edu