Student Research Assistant (Summer)

Position Introduction

The Oklahoma Biological Survey is looking for a student worker to care for garden beds of native plants for research projects, collect data on invertebrates in the field, and analyze citizen science data.

Job Duties

• Gather biological data on monarch butterflies and milkweeds from online resources for analysis: Search online citizen databases for relevant data.
• Compile data into a usable format for analysis.
• Care for native plants for research project:
  • Water plants in greenhouse.
  • Germinate and transplant seedlings for native plant research and restoration projects.
  • Maintain outdoor research beds, including weeding, weed whacking, composting, and seed collecting.
• Data collection:
  • Collect data on plants within research beds and restoration projects in the field.
  • Capture data on pollinators within research beds and restoration projects in the field.
• Data entry.

Required Education And Experience

• Must be currently enrolled in a combination of two terms as a student at the University of Oklahoma.
• Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Skills

• Ability to work independently.
• Interest in conservation biology and environmental education.
• Experience maintaining and editing websites, or willingness to learn.

Department Preferences

• Biological science, environmental studies, environmental sustainability, or education major.

Benefits

No benefits are offered.

Pay

Targeted salary of $11.00-$14.00/hour, based on experience.

Schedule

Variable and flexible, occasional weekends.

Start Date

June 1, 2026.

Travel

Not required.