Research Assistant - INSECTS Lab - School of Inclusive Teacher Education bei Bowling Green State University, OH

About the Department

The Research Assistant in the INSECTS Lab will support the goals of this interdisciplinary research by assisting with hands-on insect maintenance, troubleshooting experimental design, and supporting recruitment efforts. The INSECTS Lab is seeking a motivated and organized Research Assistant to assist with a unique research project, an initiative that aims to engage both education and science majors in a semester long experiential learning project in which collaborative groups conduct novel behavioral research using insects as the study system. This position involves hands-on work with various insect species, including ants, crickets, and cockroaches. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive in troubleshooting, and eager to contribute to innovative scientific research. Work will be conducted in person, on campus, in the Education and Life Sciences buildings.

Career Readiness Competencies: 

• Career & Self-Development
• Communication
• Critical Thinking

Position Duties

• Handle and care for a variety of insect species (ants, crickets, cockroaches)
• Assist in maintaining lab organization and experimental setups
• Collaborate with the research team on project-related tasks
• Assemble and program detection chambers for experiments
• Troubleshoot any issues that arise during experiments
• Document and analyze experimental results

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience coding in C++
• Experience with behavioral studies
• Enrolled student with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability and willingness to work with insects
• Problem-solving abilities and adaptability in the lab environment
• Willingness to learn very basic C++ coding