Undergraduate Research Assistant

Undergraduate Research Assistant

The Undergraduate Research Assistant in Biological and Environmental Sciences is responsible for conducting biotic surveys in south Alabama associated with the Blackwater Wetland Gradient study. This work includes but is not limited to: traveling to field locations, collecting data, completing data sheets, and participating in data entry and analysis.

Position Information

Posting Number - ST1365P

Position Title
- Undergraduate Research Assistant

Position Type
- Student

Department
- Biology
- Troy

Division
- College of Science and Engineering

Campus
- Troy

Work Status
- Student (SPT)

Temporary
- Yes

Location
- Troy - T01

Minimum Qualifications

1) Must be a full-time Troy University undergraduate student

2) Must be comfortable working outdoors in strenuous conditions.

3) Must possess a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience conducting fieldwork

2. Macroinvertebrate sampling and identification skills

3. Bird survey and identification skills.

4. Plant identification skills.

Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? - Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility

Work Hours

To be determined. Must be available for 10 hours per week throughout the semester

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Ability to carry 10 pounds of weight

Ability to navigate up and down stream banks

Ability to conduct work outdoors in warm weather wearing PPE (waders, etc.)

Does this position have supervisory responsibility? - No