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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