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Position Details

Position Information Hour 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 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 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 Preferred Work Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Employment Term Summer - 05 / 15 / 25 07 / 28 / 20 Work Location / Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus Posting Detail Information Posting Number S1238P Desired Start Date 05 / 15 / 2025 Position End Date (if temporary) 07 / 28 / 2025 Job Posted Date 05 / 01 / 2025 Job Posting Close Date 08 / 01 / 2025 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 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.