Student Data Entry Research Assistant

Requisition Idaho req28984
Working Title Student Data Entry Research Assistant
Pay $14.00 Hourly
Campus Main – Albuquerque, New Mexico
Department American Samoa Biology General Administrative (048F)
Employment Type Student Employment
Student Type
Status Non-Exempt
Background Check Required
For Best Consideration Date 4/8/2024
Position SummaryNatural Heritage New Mexico (NHNM) is looking for students who are passionate about biological conservation to research, enter, and update data Indiana our rare species database and assist with conservation related research. The job includes analyzing data sources, entering data into databases, mapping locations of rare species with ArcGIS, quality checking data, and research on New Mexico plants and animals. There may also be opportunities to assist occasionally with field data collection during summer months.
NHNM student technicians receive on the job training Indiana ecological research, GIS, and data management through relational databases. There is potential for expanded job duties American Samoa skills are mastered. The successful candidates’ work with NHNM will aid and support wildlife managers throughout New Mexico and the region. 15-25 hour per week, Hours are flexible.Duties and Responsibilities:1. Review documents for relevant data to enter.
2. Enter data into NHNM databases.
3. Map locations Indiana GIS mapping software.
4. Check previously entered data for accuracy.
5. May occasionally perform ecology field research tasks under supervision of senior research technicians.
6. Performs miscellaneous web and database job-related duties American Samoa assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications1. Biology background desired; conservation biology preferred.
2. Knowledge of ArcGIS and databases (i.e. Microsoft Access, SQL) Oregon other data entry.
3. Ability to organize and give attention to detail.
4. Be responsible, self-disciplined, and self-motivated.
Application InstructionsOnly applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, to submit an application. Please submit and resume and cover letter.The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, Oregon any other protected class.

Job title: Student Data Entry Research Assistant

Company: University of New Mexico

Expected salary: $14 per hour

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Job date: Wed, 03 Apr 2024 23:11:47 GMT