Native Bee and Crop Pollination Research: Multiple Field Technicians Needed
Location: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Job Descriptions: We seek field and laboratory
assistants for multiple research projects investigating
the factors affecting the abundance and diversity
of bees in Michigan fruit crops, as well as
techniques to improve pollinator habitat in
agricultural landscapes, such as perennial wildflower
plantings. Work with honey bees and alternative
managed bees such as bumble bees or Osmia bees is
also possible. These projects will require
extended stays at an MSU field research station in Fennville,
MI for a 3 week period in May during fruit crop
bloom (accommodations are covered). The majority
of these positions will be fieldwork (70%) but
will also include greenhouse and laboratory work (30%).
Daily tasks may include: travel to field sites in
university vehicle (travel time is paid), visual pollinator
observations, plant surveys, pollination
experiments, netting bees and other insects, data entry,
measuring fruit yields, and labeling and curating bee specimens.
Required Qualifications:
Interest in conservation biology, pollination
biology, entomology, or field ecology
Valid U.S. drivers license
Ability to work outside for long periods of time
in a variety of weather conditions
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable skills:
Insect collection and identification
Plant identification (esp. wildflowers)
Pollen identification
Experience with Excel
Job Details:
Employment Period: May 1 2015 August 31 2015,
with some flexibility on start and end dates.
Continued employment in fall/winter 2015 may be
possible depending on funding and performance.
Full Time: 40 hours/week
Starting salary: $11/hr
To Apply and For Questions:
Send a resume and contact information for three
references to: Emily May ([email protected])
Please put Bee Field Tech in the subject line.
Review of applications will begin on February 2nd
and will remain open until the positions are filled.
For more information about our lab, visit:
http://www.isaacslab.ent.msu.edu/Home.html
