University of Maryland Summer/Fall Technicians (4 months, part-time)

The Entomology Department at the College Park campus is seeking research technicians to assist in conducting both field and laboratory studies on the biology and management of insect populations in various agricultural crops from mid-August to the end of December. Field work involves planting and maintaining experimental plots, harvesting crops, trapping insects, and collecting data to evaluate different management treatments. Laboratory work includes insect colony maintenance, processing field samples, data entry, microbiology, and some molecular biology.

All studies will be conducted on-campus as well as several UMD Research Farm Facilities. Training and transportation will be provided, and technicians will work together as a team. Candidates should demonstrate an enthusiasm for working both outdoors, sometimes under harsh environmental conditions, and in a sterile laboratory environment; an attention to detail and careful data collection skills are important. Candidates should be available for a minimum of 10 hours per week. Wage commensurate with experience. If you would like to also pursue an independent project with this position, you can receive course credit in addition to being paid.

Required: 18 years or older; MD driver’s license; background in biology and experience in entomology or agriculture or molecular biology is preferred but not necessary. Interested applicants should submit your resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and any questions to Maggie Lewis at mtlewis@umd.edu. Review of applications will begin on September 15^th and continue until the position is filled.