Undergraduate Research Assistant

Ohio State University; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Gardiner Urban Ecology lab at Ohio State University in Columbus, OH is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant. The role involves field and lab work related to entomology and ecology, including insect collection, trap setup and retrieval, plant identification, and counting plants in field sites, plus lab tasks like pinning insects and data entry.

Location is Kottman Hall (0340); the position is temporary (fixed term) with scheduled hours of 10 and First Shift timing.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student status is implied by the posting.

Responsibilities

• Field duties: insect collection, setting and pickup of insect traps, plant identification, counting plants at field sites.
• Lab duties: insect pinning, counting insects from traps, insect identification, data entry.

Skills

Insect collection

Insect identification

Plant identification

Data entry

Field work

Job description

Undergraduate Research Assistant## Department:FAES | Entomology-Interim-JMThe Gardiner Urban Ecology lab seeks a student research assistant. This position will involve field and lab work relating to entomology and ecology. Required field responsibilities will include insect collection, setting and picking up of insect traps, plant identification, and counting of plants in field sites. Required lab responsibilities will include insect pinning, counting insects collected from traps, insect identification, and data entry. ## Additional Information:## Location:Kottman Hall (0340)## Position Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)## Scheduled Hours:10## **Shift:**First Shift***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***