Field and Lab assistants are needed for research on plant-insect
interactions
The Lill lab at GWU is looking to hire at least two research assistants
for summer/fall 2008. One of these positions will be almost entirely
based in the laboratory while the others will be primarily field
positions. Our research focuses on host plant use by generalist
caterpillars in a tri-trophic context. Specific duties for the lab
position include feeding caterpillars, setting up and maintaining diet
experiments as well as recording and entering data. This person will
be working in our lab on the GWU campus. The field assistants will be
working at our field sites, which are state forests near D.C. Specific
duties for the field positions include helping with sampling of insects
and plants and general upkeep of experimental manipulations.
Successful candidates will be capable of working independently. Hours
are flexible and may range from full-time to part-time, depending on
level of interest. No prior experience is required, but coursework in
ecology, evolution, and/or entomology would be useful. Most
importantly, the applicant should have a keen interest and enthusiasm
for learning about plants and insects. This will be an excellent
opportunity for undergraduates to gain research experience. Start date
is flexible, but is preferably before July 1st. The position will last
through the summer and possibly into the fall if the applicant is
interested in a longer appointment. Starting pay is $10/hr.
George Washington University is located in downtown Washington, D.C.
If interested, please send a brief letter of introduction, resume, and
contact information for 2 references via e-mail to Shannon Murphy
([EMAIL PROTECTED]).
