Summary
The research assistant will work with Dr. Rebecca Tonietto on a greenhouse study.
Responsibilities*
- Assist with mesocosm establishment
- Watering and rotating mesocosms in the greenhouse
- Assist with the simulator experiments
- Enter data
Required Qualifications*
- Must be a current University of Michigan-Flint undergraduate student in good academic standing or recently graduated from a UM-Flint undergraduate program and not currently enrolled in a graduate program
- Must have an interest in outdoor field work and working with plants
- Must have successfully completed Ecology (BIO 327)
Desired Qualifications*
Experience with plant identification preferred.
Work Schedule
The appointment will be for the summer 2024 semester.
Additional Information
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