Summer Research Assistant-Dept. of Entomology

Hiring Organization: MSU Department of Entomology - Isaacs Berry Crops Entomology Lab
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: East Lansing, MI
Application Due Date: March 8, 2024

Duration: Early May to late August 2024. Possibility of extending the position into the fall semester.

Salary: Full time, 40 hours/week, $15.00/hour.

Location: Positions available on the MSU campus (East Lansing) or at a research station in West Michigan (Fennville).

Spend your summer studying insect pests, pollinators and natural enemies on MSU’s campus and berry farms throughout Michigan! Daily tasks include insect scouting/trapping at farms and research stations, fruit assessments, pollinator observations, insect rearing, data entry, and labeling and curating insect specimens. Travel to field sites is in a university vehicle (travel time is paid). Please refer to our website for details on our lab's dedication to diversity, equity, inclusivity, and justice: www.isaacslab.ent.msu.edu

Required qualifications:

Interest in entomology, biology, agriculture, or related fields
Valid S. driver’s license and citizenship
Ability to work outside
Attention to detail and protocols
Ability to work both independently as well as part of a team

Desired skills:

Field research and/or lab experience
Data entry and analysis
Insect collection and identification
Plant identification
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
Ability to communicate with a wide variety of people

To apply: Send a full CV and a cover letter as one PDF describing relevant research experience and primary interests. Include the names and email addresses of up to three references. For campus-based positions, send application materials to Lauren Goldstein (golds153@msu.edu) by

March 8, 2024. For information on positions located in West Michigan, contact Steven Van Timmeren (vantimm2@msu.edu).