The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking a University of Illinois undergraduate student to Assist in databasing insect collections. This is an hourly position located at the Natural Resources Building, 607 E Peabody Dr., Champaign.
Qualifications: Coursework in entomology, biology, data science, or accounting preferred, but not required. Experience with spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and computer applications are a must. Should be able to handle fragile insect specimens regularly without breaking them. Candidate should be highly detail-oriented and be able to notice small mistakes even when doing repetitive tasks.
Wage: $10 per hour up to 20 hours per week
Benefits: No medical or leave benefits associated with this position.
Available: September 30, 2019, until Dec. 31, 2019. This position may be transferred to other grant funding next semester if performance is satisfactory.
Application: To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and names & email addresses of three professional or academic references to Tommy McElrath at tcm@illinois.edu. Deadline for submission is September 24th, 2019.
For Technical Questions: For technical questions, please contact Tommy McElrath at tcm@illinois.edu or 217-300-5938.
