Professional Aide

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection, processing, and analysis of large hydrological and related datasets
• Apply machine learning and AI techniques to interpret water system dynamics
• Develop and implement algorithms using MATLAB and other programming languages (e.g., Python)
• Support ongoing research projects related to Great Lakes hydrology and regional water systems
• Collaborate with PhD students and research staff to integrate data-driven insights into broader modeling efforts
• Document workflows, code, and findings for reproducibility and reporting

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://www.egr.msu.edu/cee/