POOL: Student Plant and Microbial Ecology Research Asst - Greenhouse
About The Position
The student will work closely with technicians, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers in the Bever/Schultz lab to assist with plant and microbial ecology research. The role contributes to multiple greenhouse experiments through a range of greenhouse and laboratory tasks, including maintaining and measuring plants, harvesting greenhouse plants, and cleaning up experiments. The position requires willingness and ability to work in a greenhouse that may experience extreme temperatures. The position is hourly and non-exempt. Student employees are generally not eligible for remote work unless an exception is approved by unit leadership and HR. Students must meet enrollment requirements: during the appointment semester, they must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours; summer eligibility can be met through qualifying spring or fall enrollment, summer enrollment, or admission for the upcoming fall. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. Student employees cannot concurrently hold this hourly position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA). The position is limited to 20 hours per week during the academic year and 40 hours per week during the summer. The schedule is flexible during the academic year. Summer work is Monday through Friday, with start and end times varying according to weather conditions. A cover letter and resume are required. Application review begins Monday, 11/23/2026 and continues until a pool of qualified candidates is identified.
Requirements
- Must meet the student enrollment requirements for the appointment: at least 6 credit hours during the semester, or one of the stated qualifying enrollment or admission conditions during summer.
- Willingness and ability to work in a greenhouse environment with potentially extreme temperatures.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and strong time-management skills, as evidenced by application materials.
- Demonstrated ability to work both as part of a team and independently, as evidenced by application materials.
- Coursework in biology, ecology, environmental science, or a related subject.
- Experience working or performing strenuous physical activity indoors and outdoors, as evidenced by application materials.
- Submit a cover letter and resume for consideration.
Nice To Haves
- Experience growing plants in greenhouses, as evidenced by application materials.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and measure greenhouse plants, including measuring plant height and controlling pests.
- Harvest and process plants from greenhouse experiments, including washing and weighing roots.
- Set up and clean up experiments, including washing pots and sterilizing equipment.
- Assist with laboratory processing, including staining and mounting roots for microscopy, extracting spores, and performing other microbial methods.
- Enter data and assist with field work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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