Lake Izabal Diatom Analyst

Position Details

Position Details


Student Employment Enrollment Requirements
Indiana State University student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.


Comments to Applicants


All student employees will be required to submit employment verification documents on their first day of work. For a list of acceptable documentation, follow this link: student-employment-list-of-acceptable-documents.pdf


Notice of Vacancy Number
ST2500682


Job Title
Lake Izabal Diatom Analyst


Job Category
Regular Student Job


Job Type
Regular Student Jobs


Position Class Code
82100 - Student - Unrestricted


Student Pay Grade
999


Hourly Wage/Salary
16.00


Job Summary/Basic Function


A diatom analyst is needed to analyze fossil diatoms from Lake Izabal sediment cores as part of a funded research project exploring potential changes associated with marine inundation of the lake.

Specific Responsibilities


Duties will involve chemical preparation sediment samples from lake sediments, including diatom extraction for microfossil analyses, microscope slide preparation, and SEM stub preparation. Diatom sample analysis includes microscopic slide analyses (identification to species and enumeration) of approximately 1000 diatom slides, multivariate statistical analyses of diatom data produced, periodic composition of scientific reports, and presentation of results at annual scientific meetings to collaborators

Work Schedule


20 hours per week during Academic year
28 hours per week during the summer sessions

Desired Start Date
05/22/2026


Open Date
05/18/2026


Close Date
06/18/2026


Required Relevant Education & Experience
Enrolled in PhD Program


Required Field(s) of Study


Geoscience or Environmental Science


Preferred Relevant Education and Experience


Must have significant research experience in a geoscience-related field.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Other Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Able to assemble, analyze and present data, Able to multitask, Able to plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner, Able to read English, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Attention to detail


Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


Experience with a light microscope or scanning electron microscope, substantial knowledge of data analysis, compositional, and presentation software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint or similar software tools. See attached page for a more detailed list.

NCAA Guidelines


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No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual's involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.

Job Duties


Essential Duties and Responsibilities


Duties will involve:

• Chemical preparation sediment samples from lake sediments, including diatom extraction for microfossil analyses
• Microscope slide preparation and SEM stub preparation.
• Diatom sample analysis includes microscopic slide analyses (identification to species and enumeration) of approximately 1000 diatom slides
• Multivariate statistical analyses of diatom data produced
• Periodic composition of scientific reports
• Presentation of results at annual scientific meetings to collaborators.