DEPARTMENT OF ENTOMOLOGY
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT


Student Research Assistant
Organic farming, with focus on weed ecology
Full-time, summer months 2013


Description:
Positions are available for undergraduate assistants (paid interns) to
assist with multiple field studies that examine effects of cover cropping
and tillage on a range of ecological and environmental factors in organic
agriculture systems. This will be a good opportunity to learn about the
ecology of agricultural systems, the design and implementation of field
research, and how to think about the world as a scientist. Specific field
duties will include counting and identifying arthropods (including
herbivores, spiders, and pollinators), counting and identifying weeds in
the field and greenhouse, measuring greenhouse gas emissions, and
assisting with plot maintenance. You may also be involved in sorting of
samples in the laboratory and data entry.


Qualifications:
You should be genuinely interested in field research!
You should be able to spend several hours at a time outside in summertime
conditions (heat, humidity, etc.)
You should be able to engage in walking, lifting, bending, and other
physical activity
You should be able to take clear data and notes, and ask questions when
you don¹t understand a task
You should be willing to engage in the scientific process and make a
positive contribution to the team



Applications:
If you are interested, please contact Amanda Buchanan at [log in to unmask]
Include a summary of any relevant background in weed or arthropod
identification and field research, and why you are interested in this
position.




Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply
The University of Maryland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer