Greenhouse and Field Ecology Assistant - 24396BR

Greenhouse and Field Ecology Assistant

Department: 
KS Biological Survey
Location/Division: 
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Reg/Temp: 
Temporary
Employee Class: 
S-Student

Position Overview

Assist with monitoring and maintenance of greenhouse and field experiments.

Job Description

Primary duties will include root slide preparation and scoring, field plot maintenance, collecting plant and soil samples, processing plant and soil samples, and data entry. 60% field work and 40% greenhouse.

Required Qualifications

Data collection requires focus and attention to detail. The work can be physically demanding and may require long periods of sitting, standing, or kneeling. Tolerance to Kansas summer conditions (insects and heat). Interest in ecology, agriculture, plants, or soils.

**During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students.

Additional Candidate Instructions

A complete application consists of the online application, cover letter, and resume. Only complete applications will be considered.

Contact Information to Applicants

Dr. Thomas P. McKenna
thomas.mckenna@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range

$15.00/hr

Work Schedule

Flexible schedule working about 10 hours per week when classes are in session and potential for full-time in the summer.

Anticipated Start Date

15-Apr-2023

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Posting Information
Posting ID:
24396BR
Department:
KS Biological Survey
Primary Campus:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Reg/Temp:
Temporary
Employee Class:
S-Student