Field Research Assistant: Plant ID & Data Entry (Part-Time)

University of Michigan-Flint School of Management; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Michigan-Flint School of Management seeks a Research Assistant I to support plant identification at off-campus plots (Clio/Brighton) and assist with lab data entry, either remotely or on campus. Travel to Flint-area plots and provide data collection support using supplied field equipment.

Onsite/offsite work options exist; the role supports undergraduate students and requires outdoor work for full days with breaks.

Qualifications

• Must be a current UM-Flint undergraduate student.
• Must be willing to work outdoors for a full day (with breaks and access to restroom).
• Completed courses in Ecology, Forest Ecology, and/or Field Biology.
• Experience identifying plants preferred.
• Strong communication skills, strong organization skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to off-campus research plots in Clio and/or Brighton.
• Assist graduate students with plant identification and field data collection.
• Enter and organize research data remotely or on campus.
• Use provided field equipment to support research activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Strong organization

Microsoft Excel

Education

Ecology courses

Forest Ecology courses

Field Biology courses

Job description

The University of Michigan-Flint School of Management seeks a Research Assistant I to support plant identification at off-campus plots (Clio/Brighton) and assist with lab data entry, either remotely or on campus. Travel to Flint-area plots and provide data collection support using supplied field equipment.

Onsite/offsite work options exist; the role supports undergraduate students and requires outdoor work for full days with breaks.