Monarch Butterfly Lab Research Associate — Field & Lab

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Pension Plan (TRS/ORP)

Job summary

The University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time Research Associate I to support monarch butterfly-parasite research. The role will coordinate laboratory, greenhouse, and field activities, oversee insect husbandry, and contribute to data collection, analysis, and dissemination of findings.

You will supervise undergraduate workers, assist graduate students and postdocs, and help with training, safety, and outreach efforts in collaboration with Emory University.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of science required.
• Experience conducting ecological research in a collaborative setting.
• Strong data collection and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory, greenhouse, and field research on monarch butterfly-parasite interactions.
• Oversee insect husbandry and experimental activities.
• Manage data collection, management, and analysis; support manuscripts and outreach.
• Supervise and train undergraduate students and assist graduate students and postdocs as needed.
• Oversee lab safety, compliance, permits, and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Ecological research

Data collection

Strong written & verbal communication

Microscopy

Sterile techniques

Excel

Initiative

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field of science

Tools

Excel

Job description

The University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time Research Associate I to support monarch butterfly-parasite research. The role will coordinate laboratory, greenhouse, and field activities, oversee insect husbandry, and contribute to data collection, analysis, and dissemination of findings.

You will supervise undergraduate workers, assist graduate students and postdocs, and help with training, safety, and outreach efforts in collaboration with Emory University.