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The University of Texas at Austin · 1 month ago

Undergraduate Research Assistant – Invasive grass ecology image analysis

positionBRACKENRIDGE FIELD LAB
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityNew Grad
money$12.50/hr - $15/hr

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant for their Brackenridge Field Lab’s invasive grassland ecology group. The role involves assisting in studies of invasive grass impacts on Texas rangelands, primarily focusing on evaluating and scoring large image sets related to ungulate activity.

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Responsibilities

Score images for ungulate presence and activities. Process images of ungulates through Microsoft Access forms and export to Excel
Score images for plant morphometrics. Use ImageJ to measure plants
Organize and maintain detailed tracking of images and ensure data is accurately recorded
Other duties may support greenhouse studies (cleaning supplies, pots, maintaining irrigation systems) and lab logistics (organizing and cleaning field equipment)
Attend weekly meetings, write weekly reports, and email communication

Qualification

Image analysisData managementMicrosoft AccessExcelRDetail-orientedCommunicationTeam-orientedResponsible time management

Required

Current UT student in undergraduate program related to biological or environmental sciences

Preferred

Data recording experience
Responsible time management
Team-oriented
Detail-oriented
Ability to maintain focus with repetitive tasks
Good communication skills, written and oral
Interest in data management, manipulation and analyses in R, Access, or other data management software

Benefits

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

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
web-link
http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu

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Funding

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

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Will Whiting
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