Work Coordinator -- Associate Research Specialist
Position Vacancy Listing # 71238
*Degree and area of specialization:*
B.S. Degree in Botany or Biology required; M.S. Degree in Botany or
Biology preferred; familiarity with handling computerized information
*Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:*
Experienced with digital photography
*Principal duties:*
Position Description: This position will coordinate a team of
undergraduate student hourlies responsible for digitizing a diverse
array of specimen labels from bryophyte and lichen specimens at roughly
100,000 per year. The position will be responsible for developing an
efficient workflow for selecting specimens, photographing labels, and
returning specimens to their herbarium cases. As necessary, coordinate
with several other institutions that will be sending their specimens to
the University of Wisconsin for photographing of their respective
labels. Further responsibilities will include managing the images and
metadata on a local computer, uploading them to a server, and applying
regular quality control checks.
*Goal A:* 50% Photograph ca. 100,000 (or more) labels of North American
bryophyte and lichen specimens per year.
Duties:
1. Supervise and participate in work-flow of label photographing,
developing protocols to maximize efficiency.
2. Document successful workflows
*Goal B:* 30% Manage images and metadata on local computer and server,
assure completeness and quality
Duties:
1. Organize images and metadata on local computer in appropriate
folders, initiate regular uploads to server.
2. Implement regular checks of data and metadata against actual
specimens to assure completeness of digitization process.
3. Collaborate with the information manager and lead programmer in
applying quality control routines.
*Goal C:* 20% Organize specimen selection from the herbarium and their
return after photographing the labels
Duties:
1. Select on a daily basis specimens for photographing
2. After photographing return specimens to their storage location in the
herbarium.
3. Collaborate with herbarium personnel to store received specimens and
to help return them when owned by a different institution.
A period of evaluation will be required
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
PVL# 71238
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
Employee class: Academic Staff
Department(s): L&S/RSCH-NATURAL SCI
Full time salary rate: Minimum $28,524 ANNUAL (12 months), depending on
qualifications
Term: This is a renewable appointment.
Appointment percent: 90% -- 100%
Anticipated begin date: September 4, 2011
Number of positions: 1
To ensure consideration, application must be received by: August 30, 2011
Note: This is a four-year project.
Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please
send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #
71238 to the following contact:
Department Contact:
Valerie Seidel
680 N Park St
Madison, WI 53706
Phone: 608-262-3304
Email: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information
regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request.
Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We
promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified
individuals to apply.
