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Irrigation System Management Specialist
10 hours per week
1 position available
Not a security sensitive position |
Agricultural Systems
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Develop management techniques and procedures for a center pivot irrigation site that features automated remote monitoring of a center pivot irrigation system using a global positions system (GPS) receiver and cell phone transmitter to transmit data to a web server. The student will: 1) specify, install, and test integrated global positioning system (GPS) receiver and cell phone transmitter for remote monitoring of center pivot location to reduce labor costs; 2) input and analyze fertility and yield data into geographical information system (GIS) 2) use GIS data to make management recommendations for irrigated land 4) prepare and print maps for demonstration of capabilities to other students and 5) document management procedures
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Undergraduate student in Agriculture Systems or related major with advanced Microsoft Windows experience. Must be self-motivated. Preferred candidates have junior or senior standing, control programming experience and/or practical computer hardware/electronics coursework or experience. Good problem solving and communication skills are essential
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Apply to Dennis G. Watson via e-mail (dwatson@siu.edu) stating interest in position, work experience, education and related skills. Selected candidates will be invited to interview and provide a transcript. Call 618-453-6979 with any questions. This position will not start until Spring '09 semester
Dennis G. Watson
Plant, Soil and Agricultural Systems |
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Sensor and Control System Specialist
15 hours per week
1 position available
Not a security sensitive position |
Agricultural Systems, Engineering, Technology
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Select and implement sensor and control systems for data collection and agricultural procession projects. The student in this position will receive advanced training and mentoring to provide vital participation in projects by implementing electronic controls and sensor systems. The student will 1) analyze sensor and control needs for specific projects 2) design sensor and control circuits using AutoCAD, Visio, LabVIEW and other software 3) implement and test sensor and control circuits 4) document sensor and control systems
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Undergraduate student in Agriculture Systems or Electrical or Computer Engineering or related major with advanced Microsoft Windows experience. Must be self-motivated. Preferred candidates have junior or senior standing, software development experience and/or practical computer hardware/electronics coursework or experience. Good problem solving and communication skills are essential
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Apply to Dennis G. Watson via e-mail (dwatson@siu.edu) stating interest in position, work experience, education and related skills. Selected candidates will be invited to interview and provide a transcript. Call 618-453-6979 with any questions. This position will not start until Spring '09 semester.
Dennis G. Watson
Plant, Soil and Agricultural Systems |
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Research Assistant, Ethnomusicology (Women's Blues)
10 per week
1 position available
Not a security sensitive position |
Music, Anthropology, Black American Studies, Women's Studies, Sociology, History, Speech-Communication
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Foster research and the development of research skills, and to promote student-faculty collaboration by creating an opportunity for a student to participate in a faculty member's research project. The duties/responsibilities of this position include the following: 1) assist in transcribing interviews and song lyrics for recordings 2) indexing audio and video recordings of musical performances 3) gathering references and biographical/musical data on artists, tracking down sources, and compiling a bibliography 4) inputting and organizing data on the computer Possibly, also assisting in preparing for interviews and in transferring transcriptions of musical examples to a music software program
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Applicants must have1) junior/senior or equivalent maturity/experience 2) Background in music (with major/minor in Music, Anthropology, History, English, Black American Studies, Women's Studies, Sociology or a related field) 3) interest in blues music and/or women's studies 4) self-motivated and disciplined with attention to detail 5) technologically savvy with computer, library and internet research skills 6) transcribing experience a plus 7) familiarity with Macs and Word a plus 8) experience with music notation software program(s) (e.g. Finale) desirable.
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Submit a written letter (via email or campus mail, or drop it off at the School of Music main window in Altgeld 103) to: Dr. Maria V. Johnson, School of Music, Mail code 4302, or email:mariavj@siu.edu. Describe relevant interests, background, skills and experience, and provide a list of names and contact information for three people who know you and your work. Feel free to email for additional information.
Maria V. Johnson
School of Music |
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Geology Archivist
15 hours per week
1 position available
Not a security sensitive position |
Geology
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Working with the Curator of Collections and the Archive Manager, the UGA will examine the geology collection and its records for consistency, accuracy and improvement. The UGA will be involved with the Museum's data entry program, EmbARK, and the research files. The UGA will trouble-shoot problems in the cross-referencing of scientific materials. The UGA may do additional research in order to organize the geology laboratory.
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This position is designed for geology majors. The student should have some knowledge or experience with computerized inventory systems. The student should be respectful and careful in handling scientific objects. The student should be conscientious and able to research scientific subjects.
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The student should provide a resume of work and academic background plus two letters of recommendation addressing his/her suitability for the position. A cover letter , the resume and two letters of recommendation should be delivered to the Museum Office, Faner 2469. The Museum staff will determine which students will be interviewed.
Dr. Dona Bachman
University Museum |
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Biomolecular NMR Spectroscopy Assistant
15 hours per week
1 position available
Not a security sensitive position |
Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Physiology, Plant Biology, Zoology
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The undergraduate assistant will have the opportunity to work in a structural biology laboratory using techniques learned from molecular biology, biochemistry, protein chemistry, analytical chemistry and physical chemistry. The undergraduate assistant will be responsible for the expression and purification of the amino terminal RNA Recognition Motif domain (N-RRM) of cytoplasmic polyadenylation element binding protein (CPEB), which is involved in translation regulation. The N-RRM domain will be further characterized by biochemical techniques including liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy will be used to determine the three dimensional structure of the N-RRM domain. The undergraduate assistant will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data, describing the results to the laboratory group, contributing to a peer reviewed research paper and presenting the results at a national conference.
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The undergraduate assistant must be a major in Chemistry or other Life Science. Completion of undergraduate courses in General and Organic Chemistry is required. Additional coursework in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Quantitative Analysis, and Physical Chemistry is highly recommended.
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Contact Dr. Brain Lee (brianlee@siu.edu or 618-453-7186) for information
Brian Lee
Chemistry & Biochemistry |
