The University of Texas at Austin · 6 hours ago
Undergraduate Research Assistant - Pollinator Project
JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$18/hr - $18/hrThe University of Texas at Austin Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is dedicated to the conservation of native plants through various programs. They are seeking undergraduate students to join their research team focusing on pollinator projects, which will involve fieldwork, data collection, and supporting conservation efforts.
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Responsibilities
Research activities (field-based data collection, lab work, data entry etc.) related to pollinator ecology. Students will be paired with mentors depending on their project
Assist with research activities outside core focus area. This work will be highly collaborative and interdisciplinary, and may be involve assisting graduate students or other researchers from the University of Texas in the field or lab as needed
Regular meetings with Wildflower Center research mentors
Occasional participation in outreach or community engagement events. Students will assist with tours, lessons, or educational tabling as needed
Presentation of ongoing or completed projects during lab meeting and/or Science Symposium at end of the semester
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Current enrollment at UT Austin as an undergraduate. Must either be enrolled in 3 credit hours during the spring of 2026, or must have completed at least 6 credit hours during the fall 2025 semester
Demonstrated interest in ecology, botany, environmental science, sustainability, or related field
Willingness to work individually and as part of a team
Willingness to work outside in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat and humidity
Current Texas class C driver's license
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Preferred
Research experience (field or lab)
Benefits
Free parking
Annual membership
Discounts on Center classes
Access to Wildflower Center featured events
Discounts at the Gift Store and Wildflower Café
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
Founded in 1922
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Republic Capital Group
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Will Whiting
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