Extra Help Research Associate - Fish Nutrition

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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty. For more than 140 years, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning, growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students – a chance to advance. The 15:1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential. You can excel in your chosen field of study through a curriculum of Certificate and Associates degree programs, more than thirty Undergraduate programs, Master’s degree programs and a Doctorate program in Aquaculture/Fisheries. You can also develop workplace readiness through internships, co-ops and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad. Out-of-class experiences and student involvement include more than 90 student organizations, an internationally renowned Vesper Choir, Marching Band, Concert Bands, Wind Symphony, nationally recognized debate team, award-winning theater department and accomplished athletic program. Though the main campus is in Pine Bluff, its reach is worldwide. UAPB has an extended campus in North Little Rock and offers as well as online courses. With the addition of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON), students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the world. There are also Research and Extension offices in Lonoke, Newport and Lake Village and collaborations with other colleges and universities in the State through the National Science Foundation funded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy. As the second oldest land-grant institution in the state of Arkansas, the mission of this No Excuse University remains the same – to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch. We invite you to Become a Part of the Pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the

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Summary of Job Duties:

This individual will have significant responsibility for managing fish nutrition research trials, including configuration and maintenance of recirculating aquaculture systems (e.g., plumbing and electrical experience), taking care of live fish in feeding trials (feeding, health monitoring, water quality maintenance), as well as conducting lab procedures that require skill and accuracy (such as measuring nutrient digestibility of diets) and health assessments. This person will contribute to written publications and scientific presentations under the direction of the supervisor. Qualifications:

BS and MS degrees in Aquaculture/Fisheries or related field. Significant progress toward the PhD degree in the same field (including completion of coursework and substantial research experience in aquatic systems).

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Salary Information: $18.00 hourly Required Documents to Apply: Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s) Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants

(Please upload all required documents in the "Resume" attachment section of your application to be considered for this position)

: Recruitment Contact Information: Sharron Williams All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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