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Summer Research Assistant positions in the Berry Crops Entomology Lab at MSU

by Marilene Rivas-Chavez on March 27, 2020

Where: Isaacs Lab, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Duration: Early May to late August 2020. Possibility of extension into the fall.

Salary: Full time: 40 hours/week, $12.00/hour

Spend your summer studying insect pests and pollinators on berry farms throughout Michigan! Daily tasks include insect scouting/trapping at farms and research stations, fruit damage assessments, pollinator observations, data entry, insect rearing, and labeling and curating insect specimens. Travel to field sites is in a university vehicle (travel time is paid) and overnight stays at Michigan State University field research stations are possible (accommodations at the field station are covered). More info at: www.isaacslab.ent.msu.edu

Required Qualifications:

  • Interest in entomology, biology, agriculture, or related fields
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license
  • Ability to work outside for long periods of time
  • Attention to detail and protocols
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desired Skills:

  • Field research and/or lab experience
  • Experience with data entry and analysis
  • Experience with insect collection and identification
  • Experience with plant and/or pollen identification
  • Lifting equipment up to 40 pounds
  • Ability to communicate with a wide variety of people, including scientists and growers

To apply: Send a full CV and a cover letter describing relevant research experience and primary interests. Include the names and email addresses of up to three references. Send as one PDF to Jackie Perkins (albertj9@msu.edu) by March 27, 2020.

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