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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/14940">https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/14940</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:19.2pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#003F7F'>Research Associate in Spatial Analysis<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:19.2pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#003F7F'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><h2 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:19.2pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#003F7F'>Position Details<o:p></o:p></span></h2><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=0 style='width:643.15pt;border-collapse:collapse;box-sizing: border-box;border-spacing: 0px'><tr><td colspan=2 style='background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='box-sizing: border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='color:black'>Position Information</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Announcement Number<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'>STAFF - VA - 19169<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>For questions regarding this position, please contact:<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'>Andrew Hansen <br>406-994-6046<br><a href="mailto:hansen@montana.edu"><span style='color:#337AB7'>hansen@montana.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Classification Title<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'>Research Professional<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Working Title<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'>Research Associate in Spatial Analysis<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Brief Position Overview<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'>Montana State University is seeking a Research Associate to perform spatial analyses in support of ecological and conservation research applications within the Landscape Biodiversity Lab. This position provides technical support to the lab director in spatial analysis, statistical analysis, data management, communication and publication.<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Position Number<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'>4C0050<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Department<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'>Ecology<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Division<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'>College of Letters & Science<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Appointment Type<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'>Professional<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Contract Term<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'>Fiscal Year<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Semester<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>If other, specify From date</b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>If other, specify End date</b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>FLSA</b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'>Exempt<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Union Affiliation<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'>Exempt from Collective Bargaining<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>FTE<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'>0.75<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Benefits Eligible<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'>Eligible<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Salary<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'>Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Contract Type<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'>LOA<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>If other, please specify<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Recruitment Type</b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'>Open<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan=2 style='background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Position Details</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>General Statement<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'>This position provides technical support to the lab director in spatial analysis, data management, communication and publication. Current studies focus on rates and drivers of climate and land use change, consequences for species, habitats, ecosystems and policy implications.<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Duties and Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Perform spatial and statistical analyses using Esri products, Google Earth Engine, R, and other software.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Contribute to the writing and preparation of scientific publications.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Manage, archive, and serve numerous large data sets.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Maintain the lab web pages.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Coordinate multidisciplinary research teams.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Prepare maps, graphics, resource briefs and other visuals for communication to diverse audiences.<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Demonstrated proficiency in spatial analyses and/or statistical analyses and preparation of visuals for communication<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Demonstrated ability to work independently under the direction of the supervisor.<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>M.S. degree in ecology, geography, or related disciplines<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Knowledge of ecology, geography, biodiversity, and/or social sciences<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Esri products, Google Earth Engine, Python, and/or R<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Experience in publishing peer reviewed scientific papers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Successful collaborations with large research teams<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Experience in managing large data bases<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>The Successful Candidate Will<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>High interest and motivation in supporting research and applications in ecological research and conservation applications.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Have high interest in supporting ecological and conservation research applications.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Be able to work independently as well as with large multidisciplinary research teams.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Interest in working with integrated science teams.<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Position Special Requirements/Additional Information<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'>Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funding.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'>This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Physical Demands<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=172 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>This position has supervisory duties?<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'>No<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#333333;display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=0 style='width:643.15pt;border-collapse:collapse;box-sizing: border-box;border-spacing: 0px'><tr><td colspan=2 style='background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Posting Detail Information</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td width=150 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Number of Vacancies<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'>1<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=150 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Desired Start Date<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'>Upon completion of a successful search.<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=150 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Position End Date (if temporary)<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=150 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Open Date</b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=150 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Close Date</b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=150 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Applications will be:</b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'>Screening of applications will begin on December 13, 2018; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=150 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Special Instructions<o:p></o:p></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'></td></tr><tr style='box-sizing: border-box'><td width=150 style='width:112.5pt;background:#DDDDDD;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b>Diversity Statement</b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td style='background:#EFEFEF;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'>Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. <span class=caps>MSU</span> recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of <a href="http://www.montana.edu/hr/dualcareer.html"><span style='color:#337AB7'>dual career couples</span></a>. <br style='box-sizing: border-box'><br><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt;box-sizing: border-box'>Montana State University is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran’s status, sex, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.<br><br>Montana State University makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, PO Box 172520, Montana State University, Bozeman MT 59717-2520; 406-994-3651; <a href="mailto:mailto:recruitment@montana.edu"><span style='color:#337AB7'>recruitment@montana.edu</span></a> .<br><br>In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, <span class=caps>MSU</span> provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. <br><br><span class=caps>MSU</span>’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the <span class=caps>MSU</span>Website: <a href="http://www.montana.edu/hr/disability_accommodation/complaints_grievances.html"><span style='color:#337AB7'>http://www.montana.edu/hr/disability_accommodation/complaints_grievances.html </span></a>.<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:19.2pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#003F7F'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:19.2pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:21.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:#003F7F'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>