The student will work closely with technicians, graduate students, and postdocs in the Bever/Schultz lab to assist in plant and microbial ecology research. During the summer the student will contribute to multiple greenhouse experiments by performing a variety of greenhouse and lab tasks. Such as maintaining and measuring plants, harvesting greenhouse plants, and experimental cleanup. There is opportunity to stay with the lab into the Fall semester to assist with general laboratory and greenhouse tasks. The ideal student will work near fulltime in the summer and work varying hours during the spring/fall semesters based on their availability and the lab’s research needs.
40% - Maintaining and measuring greenhouse plants (e.g. plant height and pest control).
30% - Harvesting and processing plants from greenhouse experiments (e.g. root washing and weighing).
10% - Experimental set up and clean up (e.g. washing pots and sterilizing equipment).
10% - Aiding in laboratory processing (e.g. staining and mounting roots for microscopy, spore extractions, and other microbial methods).
10% - Entering data and helping with field work.
During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
A complete application consists of the online application, cover letter, and resume. Only complete applications will be considered.
To ensure consideration apply before the application review starts on Monday, 4/20/2026. A review of applications will continue and is ongoing until a pool of qualified candidates is identified.
Ashley Bowman
ashley.wojciechowski@ku.edu
$15/hr
Monday May 4, 2026
Apply to Job
The mission of this role is to deliver creative, innovated, and, most importantly, effective lawn and turf solutions to home and business. While being professional and polite. Responsibilities* General garden maintenance* Trimming shrubs & pulling weeds* Rake, mulch...
...This is a remote position. We are looking for a skilled bookkeeper to maintain our financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments. include working closely with our accounting team to create and analyze financial reports and ensure legal requirements...
...position. OneMD is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Data Entry Specialist to support our healthcare operations. The ideal... ... Accurately enter and update patient information, medical records, and administrative data Review data for errors...
...following shift: 7am-3pm . Please note, this may change throughout employment as needed with notice. Primary Responsibilities: Clean apartments before new residents move in to include livingrooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens. Weekly cleaning of resident...
...Airport461 Aviation Way Frederick, MD 21701 Main Purpose of Job A MSP Pilot II is full performance level of civilian helicopter aircraft pilot work in the MSP Aviation Command (MSPAC). The pilot acts as the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) and shall be directly responsible...