Entomology undergraduate research assistant

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Entomology undergraduate research assistant
Requisition Number DU11832
Department Name 81080:ENTOMOLOGY
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range $12.00/hour
Type of Position Student
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
N/A
Required Related Experience
N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification
Must have drivers license and attain approval to drive a university vehicle.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to work outside in hot weather and carry objects of 20 lbs. or less.
Shift
Will work with student schedule.
Job Summary
Using a dissecting scope to process insect field samples Water planted experimental shrubs around Lexington.
Assist graduate students with field-based data collection
Assist with lab inventory and lab organization.
Record scale insect parasitism data from landscape trees.
Enter and organize research data .
Use tools like a pole pruner or hand pruner as necessary to collect insect data from shrubs and trees.
Use a sewing machine to create mesh bags for collecting data Use a lawnmower to maintain research plots.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
No specific skills are required, but applicants should be comfortable working with insect samples.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Interest or experience in entomology, field ecology, or a related field. Prior experience using a binocular microscope is desired. Familiarity with power tools is desired.
Deadline to Apply 03/22/2024
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