Undergraduate Research Assistant: Ant and arthropod identification Spring 2026 jobs in United States
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The University of Texas at Austin · 14 hours ago

Undergraduate Research Assistant: Ant and arthropod identification Spring 2026

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

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant for ant and arthropod identification. The role involves assisting with long-term research of ant communities, including sorting and identifying samples collected from various surveys.

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Responsibilities

Familiarize self with protocol, research objectives and tasks
Plan and prepare materials and samples
Sort and group ant and arthropod samples into morphospecies
Prepare representative ants on pinned mounting points
Label specimens
Identify ants to genus (species if possible) using BFL ant guide and other keys
Identify other arthropod morphospecies to Order or Family using dichotomous keys
Curate all samples
Record the sample data in a Box spreadsheet
Write up a report on the activities

Qualification

Entomology courseworkUse of stereo microscopeData recording experienceHighly organizedResponsible time managementDetail-orientedCommunication skills

Required

Current UT student in undergraduate program related to biological sciences

Preferred

Majors: EEB, Plant Biology, Zoology, Biology, Ecology
Entomology coursework
Use of stereo microscope, handling of fragile samples
Highly organized
Data recording experience
Responsible time management
A passion for learning and contributing
Team-oriented
Detail-oriented
Ability to maintain focus with repetitive tasks
Good communication skills, written and oral

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
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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

Leadership Team

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Will Whiting
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