Greenhouse Plant & Microbial Ecology Research Assistant

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Kansas is seeking a Student Plant and Microbial Ecology Research Assistant to support greenhouse and lab work in the Bever/Schultz lab. The role involves maintaining plants, collecting measurements, processing samples, and data entry, with activity primarily in a greenhouse setting.

Ideal candidates will have coursework in biology or ecology and be able to work part-time during spring and fall semesters, including exposure to extreme greenhouse conditions.

Qualifications

• Professional experience which required attention to detail and time management, as evidenced by application materials.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently, as evidenced by application materials.
• Coursework in biology, ecology, environmental science or related subjects.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and measuring greenhouse plants (e.g. plant height and pest control).
• Harvesting and processing plants from greenhouse experiments (e.g. root washing and weighing).
• Experimental set up and clean up (e.g. washing pots and sterilizing equipment).
• Aiding in laboratory processing (e.g. staining and mounting roots for microscopy, spore extractions, and other microbial methods).
• Entering data and helping with field work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Coursework in biology or ecology

Job description

University of Kansas is seeking a Student Plant and Microbial Ecology Research Assistant to support greenhouse and lab work in the Bever/Schultz lab. The role involves maintaining plants, collecting measurements, processing samples, and data entry, with activity primarily in a greenhouse setting.

Ideal candidates will have coursework in biology or ecology and be able to work part-time during spring and fall semesters, including exposure to extreme greenhouse conditions.