Attention all outdoor oriented job seeking undergrads! Greenhouse and field research assistants are needed at the IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/), located off campus at 7922 NW 71St St. Gainesville, FL 32653. Jobs are available immediately (Summer 2016), or for the Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 semesters.
Job Responsibilities: The primary function of these positions is to provide assistance for ongoing research projects at the Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants. Duties include the following-
-Set up, conduct, maintain, and collect data from laboratory, greenhouse and field studies on aquatic and upland invasive plants.
-Assist graduate students in research projects and data entry.
-Maintain stocks of commonly used plants for research, extension and teaching purposes.
Pay: $12.00 to 15.00/hour, depending upon experience.
Note: These positions require a committed schedule of 10-20 hours each week. Minimum 2-4 hour blocks of time are required on a set weekly schedule. Transportation to the Center is necessary and cannot be provided. Occasional travel to aquatic and field research sites throughout the State may also occur. If you want to learn about invasive plants, this is the job for you!
For more information please contact Dr. Stephen Enloe, Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (sfenloe@ufl.edu).
