Aquaculture Intern - Yellow Perch
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Job No: 508903
Division/Organization: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Department: Aquatic Sciences Center
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: Various locations throughout Madison and or Stoughton
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: lump sum
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Summer Off-Campus Opportunities
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Department Overview:
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The University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Program's mission is to support and enhance the sustainable use, conservation and health of Great Lakes resources and the well-being of Great Lakes communities through research, education and outreach. As part of fulfilling this mission, Wisconsin Sea Grant works with fish farmers to improve the success and sustainability of aquaculture throughout the state.
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Anticipated Start Date:
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Immediately |
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Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
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9/1/2025 |
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Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
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Not Remote
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Anticipated Hours Per Week:
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Minimum: 20 Maximum: 40 |
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Schedule:
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Typical schedule: 9-5, M-F for up to 400 hours. There is some weekday flexibility and opportunities for occasional weekend work. |
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Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
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$15.00 per hour |
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Number of Positions:
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2 |
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Qualifications:
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Ideal candidates will be high school or undergraduate students interested in fish farming, sustainability or water-focused careers. |
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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An aptitude for identifying and solving problems.
Self-motivated.
A demonstrated record of dependability, time management skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to follow directions and willingness to ask questions.
Preferred experience in animal husbandry or natural resource management.
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Position Summary/Job Duties:
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This opportunity involves supporting research that is looking at more effectively and efficiently raising yellow perch. The work will span two farms near Stoughton, Wisconsin. Duties will include:
• record keeping,
• water quality management,
• feeding fish
• supporting diet studies and other research,
• helping to maintain fish tanks and ponds,
• helping to maintain and build infrastructure.
Additional learning opportunities could include:
• Visits to University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences to tour the aquaculture facilities and participate in research activities with Dr. Dong Fang Deng.
• Visits to other fish farms.
• All-expenses paid invitation to the 2026 Wisconsin Aquaculture Association Conference (March 2026).
• Outreach experience at public events.
• Organizing a fish fry.
Applicants who can begin working immediately are particularly encouraged to apply, even if they can only commit part-time until the end of the academic year.
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Physical Demands:
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This opportunity requires physical labor and will be partially out-of-doors.
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Institutional Statements:
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Accommodation Statement:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
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