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Federal Work Study (On-Campus) - McRae Lab Assistants

Employer
East Carolina University
Location
Greenville, NC

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Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Advertising Department:

BIOLOGY, DEPT OF

Academic Term/Year:

Spring - 2021

Position Title:

Federal Work Study (On-Campus) - McRae Lab Assistants

Posting Number:

03116

Position Number:

03116

Student Job Category:

Student - Federal Work Study On-Campus

Number of Vacancies:

2

Job Description:

ECU Department of Biology is currently seeking McRae Lab Assistants. Duties will include but not be limited to observing and identifying banded bluebirds, regularly checking the status of nest boxes, maintaining equipment, banding, measuring and sampling nestlings. You will receive training in these research skills. The fieldwork work week will be flexible and will likely involve 5-6 hours per day, 3 days per week in peak season. Daily schedules may be split between 2 students working independently. Early mornings and some weekend work may be required.

Candidates will preferably be currently in their sophomore year, but Biology majors at other stages in their degree will be considered. Students should have taken or be currently enrolled in a course in Ecology, Genetics, and/or Evolution. Candidates will be selected for zoom interview on the basis of their academic record, and eligibility based on the stated requirements and interest in research.

These positions are open to students that have their own reliable vehicle for independent transportation to and from the field site. You must also be living in Greenville during the field season (April through July).

Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.):

Biology

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Please upload your Resume and Federal Work Study Authorization Form.

To be ELIGIBLE for FEDERAL WORK STUDY POSITIONS, students MUST QUALIFY and RECEIVE an AWARD from the ECU Financial Aid Office (Old Cafeteria Complex, 252-328-6610.)

Quick Link for Direct Access:

https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/39228

Open Date:

01/07/2021

Close Date:

02/22/2021

Open Until Filled:

No

Organization

ECU offers a challenging academic environment and an energetic campus life. We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. One of the perks of working at ECU is that you can take up to 9 credit hours of classes per year at no cost to you. There is also a textbook loan program in place available to permanent ECU staff and faculty, or their eligible dependent children or spouse. ECU also offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, and generous leave time.

Scholarship. Discovery. Service. Leadership.

Here, those values are more than just buzzwords. They indicate the wealth of opportunity that ECU students experience while engaging in the rigorous pursuit of knowledge. They define the many ways in which students innovate and forge new paths. They encompass the life lessons our students learn while serving others and improving communities. They emphasize the encouragement our students receive to stand up and lead the way into a brighter tomorrow. http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/admissions/whyecu.cfm

To be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation, East Carolina University:

  • Uses innovative learning strategies and delivery methods to maximize access;
  • Prepares students with the knowledge, skills and values to succeed in a global, multicultural society;
  • Develops tomorrow's leaders to serve and inspire positive change;
  • Discovers new knowledge and innovations to support a thriving future for eastern North Carolina and beyond;
  • Transforms health care, promotes wellness, and reduces health disparities; and
  • Improves quality of life through cultural enrichment, academics, the arts, and athletics.

http://www.ecu.edu/cs-admin/chancellor/mission-and-vision.cfm

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