WCAS Plant Biology and Conservation: Research Aide 1 (100060)
DEPARTMENT: Plant Biology and Conservation
LOCATION: Northwestern University - Evanston Campus
ADDRESS: 2145 Sheridan Road, Technological Building F310, Evanston, IL
NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 3
PAY RATE: $17.00/hr
AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK: 15
DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT: Academic year only (Fall, Winter, & Spring quarters)
WORK ARRANGEMENTS: In Person
NATURE OF WORK: Laboratory Work
REPORTS TO: Program Assistant 3
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Contribute to conservation, ecology, and evolutionary biology research on prairie plants and insects. Working in our lab, you will gain hands-on experience in population biology research using techniques, equipment, and tools for seed and plant biology. Students interested in conducting statistical analyses or mathematical modeling are welcome to apply. Read more at http://echinaceaproject.org/opportunities/
QUALIFICATIONS & PREREQUISITES:
Must be a Northwestern undergraduate student with a Federal Work-Study allotment for the 2022-2023 academic year (CAESAR > Financial Aid > View My Financial Aid > [YEAR].)
Previous research experience is not necessary, but an interest in biology, plants, and conservation is desired. Working with seeds requires attention to detail and good hand-eye coordination. Lab work occurs at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
All Federal Work-Study positions are subject to an annual evaluation conducted by the supervisor to be kept on file in the Federal Work-Study Office.
CANDIDATES SHOULD PROVIDE: Letter of Interest
CONTACT NAME: Stuart Wagenius
CONTACT EMAIL: s-wagenius@northwestern.edu
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (847) 835-6978
Posting Updated: 3/7/2023