B.S. or M.S. level research assistant position available in Micky EubanksÂ’ lab at Texas A&M University to study plant-herbivore interactions. Full-time position with competitive salary and benefits.
Major/Essential Duties of Job: Assist with research activities on community ecology and arthropod-herbivore interactions. This will involve laboratory, greenhouse, and field experiments investigating the evolution of plant defenses against insect herbivores. Duties will include conducting laboratory and greenhouse experiments; maintaining greenhouse in working order; order materials and supplies; assist graduate students and other personnel with lab, greenhouse and field experiments; help maintain plants and insect colonies; and oversee undergraduate student workers in these tasks. Required Education: B.S. in Entomology, Biology, Ecology or closely related field. Preferred Education: M.S. in stated fields. Preferred Experience: Experience working with plants and/or insects; basic coursework or research experience in ecology or evolutionary biology; background in quantitative or evolutionary ecology. Required special knowledge, abilities, and skills: Must be computer literate; must be detail oriented and able to organize tasks and prioritize work with minimal supervision. Must be able to communicate effectively in English (oral and written); ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Position available September 1, 2007, or as soon after that as possible. Interested applicants should complete a on-line application at https://greatjobs.tamu.edu and apply for NOV # 02765. Please contact Mr. Robert Jensen at 979-845-9739 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you have problems with the application process.
