Greenhouse Plant & Microbial Ecology Research Assistant

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas in Lawrence invites applications for a student hourly position in the Bever/Schultz lab to support plant and microbial ecology studies. You will help with greenhouse experiments, maintain plants, assist in harvesting, and aid in lab processing, with data entry and field work as needed.

The role requires willingness to work in a greenhouse under potentially extreme temperatures and to balance lab tasks with class schedules. Remote work is not available.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong time management as evidenced by application materials.
• Ability to work in a team and independently as evidenced by application materials.
• Must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours during the semester term.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and measuring greenhouse plants (height, pests).
• Harvesting and processing plants from greenhouse experiments (root washing, weighing).
• Experimental setup and cleanup (washing pots, sterilizing equipment).
• Aiding in laboratory processing (staining, mounting roots for microscopy, spore extractions).
• Entering data and assisting with field work.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team and independent work

Job description

The University of Kansas in Lawrence invites applications for a student hourly position in the Bever/Schultz lab to support plant and microbial ecology studies. You will help with greenhouse experiments, maintain plants, assist in harvesting, and aid in lab processing, with data entry and field work as needed.

The role requires willingness to work in a greenhouse under potentially extreme temperatures and to balance lab tasks with class schedules. Remote work is not available.