Monarch Butterfly Lab Research Associate

Georgia 4-H; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

TRS or ORP

Job summary

The University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time Research Associate I to support monarch butterfly-parasite research coordinated with Emory University. The role covers laboratory, greenhouse, and field studies, insect husbandry, data collection, and collaboration with a broader project team.

You will supervise undergraduate workers, assist with data analysis, and contribute to manuscripts and outreach, while ensuring safety, permits, and equipment maintenance across the lab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of science.
• Experience in ecological research and data collection/management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to supervise students and coordinate field and laboratory work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and participate in field and experimental research on monarch butterfly-parasite interactions.
• Coordinate community science and outreach activities and manage data from volunteer projects.
• Supervise undergraduate student workers and mentor graduate students and postdocs as appropriate.
• Oversee lab organization, safety, permits, and equipment maintenance; ensure compliance.

Skills

Data management

Written communication

Microscopy

Sterile techniques

Excel

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field of science

Job description

The University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time Research Associate I to support monarch butterfly-parasite research coordinated with Emory University. The role covers laboratory, greenhouse, and field studies, insect husbandry, data collection, and collaboration with a broader project team.

You will supervise undergraduate workers, assist with data analysis, and contribute to manuscripts and outreach, while ensuring safety, permits, and equipment maintenance across the lab.