Stu Asst - Altizer

About the role

The Altizer Lab in the Odum School of Ecology at UGA seeks to hire an undergraduate student to assist with ongoing research projects focused on interactions between animals and their parasites, including:

• Tracking parasites in monarch butterflies using citizen science data
• Experimental studies of host-parasite interactions in monarch butterflies
• Studies of animal behavior and diet as relates to parasite infection.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with citizen science volunteers
• Assemble and mail sampling kits
• Process parasite samples by microscopy
• Handling and feeding of insects; set up and maintain experiments
• Implement sterile procedures; clean laboratory supplies and equipment
• Rearing and care of greenhouse plants
• Data entry and record keeping

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications: HS diploma, working towards undergraduate degree in Biology, Ecology, Entomology, or related discipline
• Knowledge of introductory biology, basic microscopy, and MS office
• Good writing and organizational skills and ability to communicate with the public

Qualifications

• Lift up to 20 pounds
• Driving

Skills

• Comfortable handling plants and insects
• Data entry
• Basic microscopy

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

Pay

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• FTE: .30

Schedule

• Average weekly hours: 8-12 during the academic year, 10-20 during the summer months