Undergraduate Research Assistant

Posting Details

Position Information


Posting Number
ST1365P


Position Title
Undergraduate Research Assistant


Position Type
Student


Department
Biology - Troy


Division
College of Science and Engineering


Campus
Troy


Work Status
Student (SPT)


Temporary
Yes


Location
Troy - T01


Job Summary


The Undergraduate Research Assistantin Biological and Environmental Sciences is responsible for conducting biotic surveys in south Alabama associated with the Blackwater Wetland Gradient study. This work includes but is not limited to: traveling to field
locations, collecting data, completing data sheets, and participating in data entry and analysis.

Minimum Qualifications


1) Must be a full-time Troy University undergraduate student
2) Must be comfortable working outdoors in strenuous conditions.
3) Must possess a valid driver's license

Please note: Student positions are FICA/Medicare exempt only if students are enrolled in classes in the semester work is performed. To qualify for the FICA/Medicare exemption, you must be enrolled on a half-time basis for the Fall, Spring, or Summer.

Preferred Qualifications


1. Experience conducting fieldwork
2. Macroinvertebrate sampling and identification skills
3. Bird survey and identification skills.
4. Plant identification skills.

Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties?
Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility


Work Hours


To be determined
Must be available for 10 hours per week throughout the semester

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position


Ability to carry 10 pounds of weight
Ability to navigate up and down stream banks
Ability to conduct work outdoors in warm weather wearing PPE (waders,
etc.)

Does this position have supervisory responsibility?
No


Posting Date
09/24/2025


Closing Date
10/31/2025


Open Until Filled
No


Special Instructions to Applicants


TROY UNIVERSITY IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO MAINTAIN THIS POSITION IF FUNDING FROM EXTERNAL SOURCE IS REDUCED OR CEASED.

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