Biodiversity Research Assistant (Student)

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 15,600 - 18,720; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia invites applications for a Student Worker position in the Schmidt biocontrol lab, CAES-Entomology, located in the Tifton Area. The SWRA will assist with data collection and analysis on predator–prey interactions and pest biocontrol studies related to agricultural pests.

Responsibilities include data collection, data input, and potential independent projects for internships and conference presentations for high-achieving SWRA candidates.

Qualifications

• Data collection for biodiversity projects in entomology.
• Laboratory and field-based data entry and organization.

Responsibilities

• Molecular gut content data analyses of predators.
• Biodiversity sampling in field settings.
• Data input from raw data sheets for ongoing projects.
• Collecting predators from field research projects.
• Maintaining insect and plant cultures.
• Laboratory upkeep and cleaning.

Skills

Data collection

Laboratory techniques

Field sampling

Data entry

Tools

Molecular biology methods

Job description

The University of Georgia invites applications for a Student Worker position in the Schmidt biocontrol lab, CAES-Entomology, located in the Tifton Area. The SWRA will assist with data collection and analysis on predator–prey interactions and pest biocontrol studies related to agricultural pests.

Responsibilities include data collection, data input, and potential independent projects for internships and conference presentations for high-achieving SWRA candidates.