Research Assistant​/Tech

Posting Number

S07421P

Assist graduate students, professor, and laboratory coordinator with various research projects that are ongoing in the laboratory and in the field. This will entail field collecting of insect samples, correct preparation and preservation of specimens, sorting insects in the lab, cleaning and maintaining field equipment, data entry, and microscope work. This is a limited term position and is contingent on funding.

Position will end September 2022.

• Field work:
  Trapping, forest measurements, and collecting field data (50%)
• Sorting and identifying insect samples in a lab setting (30%)
• Data entry (10%)
• Microscope work (10%)

• Minimum:
  Technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2‑year degree, or professional certificate.
• Preferred:
  None.

Willing to work in extreme temperatures and endure hiking to collect trap samples located throughout the state. Lift up to 50 lb boxes of traps and/or lures occasionally. Driving.

Recruitment Contact:
Brittany Barnes
Recruitment Contact Email: barnes

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