Insect Biodiversity Research Assistant

2 weeks ago


Peace River, Canada NAIT Full time

NAIT is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our research team as an Insect Biodiversity Research Assistant. This 1-year internship will provide the successful candidate with hands-on experience in entomology, supporting an applied research project examining the biodiversity of ants, beetles, and spiders on a recently reforested industrial site.

About the Role

This role involves setting up insect traps, field collection of insects, sorting insect samples, and identification of insects. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for all things entomology and be able to work independently and in a team setting. Physical fitness is required as this position involves outdoor work on uneven terrain.

Key Responsibilities
  • Insect sorting and identification - 80% (or more) of your time
  • Field work: insect trap setup and collections, vegetation identification work on the focal research site, and others
  • Laboratory work such as root washing, weighing biomass and soil samples
  • Data entry
Requirements
  • Experience or training in the identification of ants, beetles, or spiders
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Be physically fit
  • Able to work independently and in a team setting
Qualifications
  • Enrolled (or recently graduated) in a diploma or BSc program in Forestry or Biology
  • Class 5 license with clean drivers abstract
Salary and Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of $19.60 per hour, plus 12% in lieu of stat holidays and vacation accrual. This casual opportunity is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.

NAIT offers a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. NAIT supports equity and cultivates inclusion through its Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy.



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