RESA I: Field Ecology of Pasture Mealybugs
Core
Field research assistant to document the ecology and phenology of invasive Pasture Mealybugs in South Texas, conducting surveys on native grasses and collecting samples.
Role type
Field research assistant (invasive ecology)
Builds
Field data on mealybug abundance, life-stages, and spatial patterns for the Invasive Ecology Lab
Domain
Ecology / Entomology / Agriculture
Deliverable
Field data collection and analysis
Required skills
Field surveying, specimen identification (plants/insects), data management, sample curation, driving
Preferred skills
Field ecological studies, insect rearing, South Texas fieldwork experience, MS in ecology
Technologies
GPS, weather stations, soil moisture sensors, microscopes, online databases
Responsibilities
Conduct field surveys of mealybug abundance and damage; collect and identify plant and insect specimens; maintain living insect colonies; collect environmental data; manage field and lab data; interact with landowners and ranch management.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on field researcher