Research and Extension Assistant for the Tree Fruit IPM Academic Specialist

Employment type: Full-Time
Application Due Date: February 13, 2026

Duration: April through December 2026 (possible extension)
Salary: $17.50/hr, 40 hr/wk
Location: East Lansing (MSU Campus)
Recent college graduates with an interest in Extension are highly encouraged to apply!
The technician will support the research and extension missions of the Tree Fruit IPM Academic Specialist.
Current projects are focused on building a digital pesticide decision database to help apple growers achieve
effective, economical, and environmentally sustainable pest management. Other projects will involve visiting
orchards around Michigan for pest scouting and pollinator field research. There will be opportunities for
professional development in both research and extension, with the potential to help develop educational
programming and resources for fruit growers.
This will be partially in a laboratory/office setting, but also in field settings working in fruit farms across
Michigan. Duties will also include managing pesticide database, insect monitoring, collecting field data,
analyzing results, and assisting in developing reports. This position will require driving and working outdoors in
hot summer conditions. Also need to have the ability to work independently.
To apply: hNps://&nyurl.com/integratorassistant26
Job # 1110314
Application deadline: February 13, 2026
Reach out to Jackie Perkins (albertj9@msu.edu) with any questions.
Required Qualifications:
• Interest in entomology, agriculture, or related fields
• Valid US driver’s license
• Ability to work outside
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills
• Laboratory or field research experience
Desired Qualifications:
• A four-year college degree in Entomology, Biology,
Horticulture, or related field of study
• Data management experience
• Entomology experience
• Interest in Extension work

To apply: hNps://&nyurl.com/integratorassistant26
Job # 1110314
Application deadline: February 13, 2026
Reach out to Jackie Perkins (albertj9@msu.edu) with any questions.

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