PAID POSITION: Undergraduate Research Technician CMNS, Entomology

The Hamby lab is seeking motivated undergraduate scientists to help support diverse

projects throughout our lab.

The Hamby lab focuses on integrated pest management (IPM), which is a comprehensive

science-based approach to manage pest problems, aiming to provide economic solutions

that farmers and growers actually utilize. The Hamby lab primarily works on field crops and

small fruits, employing a variety of techniques, including biocontrol, monitoring, and

trapping, among others. Some of our current research includes slug monitoring in early-

planted soybeans, parasitoid wasp releases for control of spotted-wing drosophila, and

studies of corn earworm lifecycle and pesticide resistance. We work extensively both in

the field and in the lab. To read up on some of our research, lab expectations, and see

pictures of what we do, visit our website at https://www.hambylab.com/research.html

Primary responsibilities:

Hourly research technicians are expected to carefully collect and enter data, work

outdoors, handle insects and slugs, process a variety of insect and plant samples, and

maintain colonies.

Previous experience is not required, but applicants should be hard-working, enthusiastic,

and willing to handle live and dead insect specimens. Training is provided. This is a paid

position.

Professional development opportunities can be provided to interested employees,

including but not limited to participation in lab meetings, career advice, feedback on CV or

resume, and opportunities to publish extension articles.

Required qualifications:

1. Available to work 20-40 hours a week during the summer

2. Attention to detail and careful data collection during repetitive tasks

3. Possession of a U.S. driver’s license with good driving record

4. Currently a student of UMD and enrolling in the fall semester

5. Interest in science, agriculture, and/or entomology

6. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

7. Compliance with UMD, department, and lab safety guidelines

8. Good organizational and communication skills

Compensation will be $15 hourly. Positions will remain open until filled.

To apply, please send the following to lab managers: Arthur Young and Shea Ill, and

CC graduate student: Emma Hotchkiss

(ayoungsm@umd.edu, sill@umd.edu, emhotch@umd.edu)

1. A short cover letter with professional goals and interests in the body of an e-mail

2. A resume or CV of past work or volunteer experience

3. Contact information for two references that can speak to your previous experience

and work ethic

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,

complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding

nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration

for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons

and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical

or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual

orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis

of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational

programs and activities, and admissions.