Applied Research Student Assistant: Field & Data Support

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Michigan is seeking a Student Assistant to support ongoing research activities across the Upper and Northern Lower Peninsulas. You will assist with camera surveys, track surveys, data entry, and equipment organization during field travel and wildlife capture efforts.

Under supervision, you will apply standard office, field, and laboratory methods to assist professional staff. Current enrollment in an educational program is required.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in high school, vocational, or post-secondary program.
• No specific type or amount of experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with camera surveys across designated regions.
• Assist with track surveys.
• Data entry and records maintenance.
• Organize equipment and inventory.
• Travel for field work as needed.
• Assist with wildlife capture efforts.

Skills

Data entry

Field work

Inventory management

Camera surveys

Track surveys

Wildlife handling

Education

Currently enrolled in high school or equivalent

Job description

State of Michigan is seeking a Student Assistant to support ongoing research activities across the Upper and Northern Lower Peninsulas. You will assist with camera surveys, track surveys, data entry, and equipment organization during field travel and wildlife capture efforts.

Under supervision, you will apply standard office, field, and laboratory methods to assist professional staff. Current enrollment in an educational program is required.