Human Resources

Lake Forest College invites applications for a 3-month summer position as Ant Ecology Lab Supervisor. The Lab Supervisor will assist in conducting research in the Ant Ecology Lab.

Qualifications

• Experienced in ant taxonomy with proficiency in conducting field based ecological research including pitfall trapping, baiting, and behavioral observations. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

• Capable of summarizing large datasets and presenting those findings with written and verbal formats. 

• Good at working as part of a team and organizing people to achieve a common goal.

Responsibilities

• Will be conducting independent field work and needs to be able to make decisions about when to visit different locations based on weather conditions. 

• Working outside in all weather conditions requires the ability to hike in forests off trails. 

• Supervision of undergraduate students. 

• Manage laboratory inventory. 

• Field and lab-based research tasks. 

Requirements

• Must have an undergraduate degree with at least two years of experience working in ant field ecology.

Salary

Hourly rate of pay $20.00

Application Process

Interested applicants should email resume and cover letter to Sean Menke at menke@lakeforest.edu.