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Apply for Job Job ID366098 LocationDuluth Job FamilyStu Academic Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code2221 Employee ClassStudent Insurance Eligible Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Position Summary: The position is with the University of Minnesota Sea Grant College Program and will last for the duration of the 2025 Spring Semester (January 20, 2025 to May 9, 2025). Location: Chester Park Building, University of Minnesota Duluth This position will be supervised by Kelsey Prihoda, Great Lakes Transportation Extension Educator at Minnesota Sea Grant and HazMaTON Coordinator. The Hazardous Material Transport Outreach Network (HazMaTON) Undergraduate Research Assistant will assist in implementation of one or more projects identified in the HazMaTON Strategic Plan (2023 - 2024). In 2025, the two major objectives of the research assistantship will be: Conducting a comprehensive review of literature, publicly available databases, and geospatial datasets that can be used as resources to better understand the type, quantity, mode of transportation, and uses of the most commonly transported hazardous materials within the Laurentian Great Lakes region. Creating and updating point of contact and transport mode/route maps for a redesigned HazMaTON website (hazmaton.org). This includes using the information generated from the literature review to update and improve the existing transportation maps on hazmaton.org that were generated for crude oil. The research assistant must be reliable and organized, exhibit good attention to detail, and have ArcGIS experience. Code of Conduct: Contribute to a respectful workplace and contribute as a Minnesota Sea Grant and HazMaTON team member. Follow the University code of conduct regarding authorship, research, financial transactions, expense reimbursement, vacation and sick leave reporting, use of supplies and office equipment, use of controlled substances, outside consulting, and use of University and Sea Grant name. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Eligible applicants must meet all of the following: Enrolled in the Spring 2025 Semester as an undergraduate at the University of Minnesota for a minimum of six credits. Able to comply with all training requirements and certifications in a timely manner. Proficient in using ArcGIS online. Be organized, highly responsible, detail oriented, and willing to work as a team member. Commit to staying on schedule with this one-semester project. Be dependable, punctual, and responsible. Be able to work independently, follow detailed instruction (both written and oral), while recognizing when assistance is required. Preferred Qualifications: Best applicants will also demonstrate the following: Experience with Zoom platform. Knowledge of transportation networks for crude oil and refined petroleum products. High level of organizational and planning skills. Experience in working in a team towards a project goal. About the Department General Responsibilities: The HazMaTON Undergraduate Research Assistant will focus the majority of their efforts on identifying publicly available, science-based, and unbiased sources of data. These data, along with input from HazMaTON members, will be used to update and improve the existing transportation maps on hazmaton.org. In addition, the research assistant will create resources to be added to HazMaTON's future redesigned website, including a map of important network points of contact. Responsibilities include: Conduct a literature review to identify and compile existing information from publicly available, science-based, and unbiased sources on the type, quantity, mode of transportation, and uses of the most commonly transported hazardous materials within the Laurentian Great Lakes region. Attend at least two quarterly HazMaTON all-member meetings (via Zoom) to solicit feedback that will be used to improve the existing transportation maps. The research assistant may also be asked to periodi ally attend meetings (via Zoom) of the HazMaTON Communications Committee. Using feedback from HazMaTON members and information gathered from the literature, update the existing truck, ship, pipeline, and rail maps in ArcGIS online. Document this process for HazMaTON members. Working with Minnesota Sea Grant Web Developer (Jane Reed) and HazMaTON Coordinator (Kelsey Prihoda), embed the updated and improved transportation maps to the redesigned HazMaTON website and document this process for HazMaTON members. Provide a short training session (via Zoom meeting) for HazMaTON members to use and update the improved maps. Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $15.25 per hour, maximum of 29 hours per week; depending on education/qualifications/experience Please visit the Office of Student Health Benefits website for more information regarding benefit eligibility. Student workers are eligible to participate in the Student Health Benefit Plan, if they maintain 6 or more eligible course credits within a given semester. The same applies for Undergraduate Students, Graduate Assistants, Residents, Fellows and Interns. How To Apply Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota. Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. Diversity Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue. Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022). The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. 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