Research Assistant - Hourly

University of North Texas - Denton
United States, Texas, Denton
1155 Union Circle (Show on map)
Apr 18, 2025
Title: Research Assistant - Hourly Employee Classification: Non-Student Help - Hourly Campus: University of North Texas Division: UNT-Provost SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science Department: UNT-Institute for Applied Sciences-125000 Job Location: Denton Salary: $15.00 per hour FTE: .48 Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible About Us - Values Overview: Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. 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Department Summary The College of Science and the Advanced Environmental Research Institute utilize modern biology, which encompasses the study of all aspects of living systems from the molecular basis of genetic inheritance to the interactions between organisms and the environment. Position Overview The position includes collecting field and lab data on plant-pollinator interactions with Dr. Lichtenberg. Dr. Elinor Lichtenberg's Lab in the Biological Sciences Department (https://biology.unt.edu/lichtenberg-lab) is hiring graduates interested in pollinators, insects, ecology, behavior, or conservation. Student technicians will work part or full-time this summer, possibly continuing in the fall. They will assist with tasks such as caring for bumble bee colonies in the lab, entering data, curating insect and plant specimens, identifying insects or plants, sampling pollinators and plants on ranches, or running bumble bee experiments. This position involves working with live bees, so comfort working around insects (with proper protection, which we provide) is required. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor of Science Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of basic field methods for collecting plant and pollinator data. Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time during the Texas summer. Knowledge of data documentation standards. Ability to identify native plants. Experience pinning insects. Ability to use dichotomous keys and other tools to identify insects. Ability to effectively communicate as part of a team and when working independently. Preferred Qualifications Preferred qualifications include high attention to detail, patience, dependability, punctuality, and the ability to complete high-quality work during tedious tasks. For fieldwork, experience being outside in the heat is essential. Job Duties: Collect field data on plant and pollinator biodiversity and interactions. Curate plant and insect data and specimens. Collect insect traits data. Work Schedule: Varies by project needs. Driving University Vehicle: Yes Security Sensitive: This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions: Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.Please submit your resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, and a cover letter outlining your interest in the position and your availability during the summer. Benefits: For information regarding our Benefits, click here. 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