Summer Research Assistant-Dept. of Entomology

Hiring Organization: MSU Department of Entomology - Isaacs Berry Crops Entomology Lab
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: East Lansing, MI
Application Due Date: March 8, 2024

Duration: Early May to late August 2024. Possibility of extending the position into the fall semester.

Salary: Full time, 40 hours/week, $15.00/hour.

Location: Positions available on the MSU campus (East Lansing) or at a research station in West Michigan (Fennville).

Spend your summer studying insect pests, pollinators and natural enemies on MSU’s campus and berry farms throughout Michigan! Daily tasks include insect scouting/trapping at farms and research stations, fruit assessments, pollinator observations, insect rearing, data entry, and labeling and curating insect specimens. Travel to field sites is in a university vehicle (travel time is paid). Please refer to our website for details on our lab's dedication to diversity, equity, inclusivity, and justice: www.isaacslab.ent.msu.edu

Required qualifications:

  • Interest in entomology, biology, agriculture, or related fields
  • Valid S. driver’s license and citizenship
  • Ability to work outside
  • Attention to detail and protocols
  • Ability to work both independently as well as part of a team

Desired skills:

  • Field research and/or lab experience
  • Data entry and analysis
  • Insect collection and identification
  • Plant identification
  • Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
  • Ability to communicate with a wide variety of people

To apply: Send a full CV and a cover letter as one PDF describing relevant research experience and primary interests. Include the names and email addresses of up to three references. For campus-based positions, send application materials to Lauren Goldstein (golds153@msu.edu) by

March 8, 2024. For information on positions located in West Michigan, contact Steven Van Timmeren (vantimm2@msu.edu).

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