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The University of Texas at Austin · 4 hours ago

Undergraduate Research Assistant - Conservation/Seed Banking Project

positionJOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad
money$18/hr - $18/hr

The University of Texas at Austin Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is committed to inspiring the conservation of native plants through its garden, education, research and outreach programs. The role involves supporting plant collections and seed banking through various research activities, including fieldwork, data collection, and community engagement.

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Responsibilities

Research activities (field-based data collection, lab work, data entry etc.) related to plant collections and seed banking. 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

EcologyBotanyEnvironmental ScienceResearch ExperienceFieldworkData EntryPlant IdentificationData OrganizationOutreachWillingness to Work OutsideTexas Class C LicenseTeamwork

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

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

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The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
dateFounded in 1922
location
Austin, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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