Native bee population and pathogen research: Summer Field Technician Needed
Location: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI and field sites in West Michigan Job Descriptions: We seek a field and laboratory assistant for a project investigating how habitat enhancements in agro-ecosystems influence native bee populations and pathogen prevalence. This project will require extended stays at an MSU field research station near Lake Michigan during August (housing accommodations are covered). The majority of this position involves field work (60%) but will also include laboratory work (40%). Daily tasks may include: travel to field sites in university vehicle (travel time is paid), visual pollinator observations, plant surveys, netting bees and other insects, preparation of specimens for PCR, gel electrophoresis, data entry, labeling, and curating bee specimens. Required Qualifications: -Interest in conservation biology, pollination biology, entomology, field ecology, or molecular biology -Valid U.S. driver’s license -Ability to work outside for long periods in a variety of weather conditions -Attention to detail -Ability to work independently and as part of a team Desirable skills: -Plant identification (esp. wildflowers) -Background in molecular biology laboratory techniques (esp. PCR) -Insect collection and identification -Experience with Excel, Word, etc. Job Details: -Employment Period: Early Summer (June) until October 31, 2016, with some flexibility on start and end dates. Continued employment into the fall/winter 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: Knute Gundersen ([email protected]) -Please put ‘Bee Research Tech’ in the subject line. Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received and will remain open until filled. For more information about our lab, visit: http://www.isaacslab.ent.msu.edu/Home.html
