Current Opportunities
We are currently searching for two undergraduates to assist with our summer research. One position will focus primarily on care of lamprey and zebrafish and the other position will focus primarily on molecular biology, including genotyping genetically modified fish. For more information and to apply, please see the below links.
Molecular biology assistant: https://msu.joinhandshake.com/stu/jobs/8757834
Fish husbandry assistant: https://msu.joinhandshake.com/stu/jobs/8774001
In addition, please reach out to us if you are interested in working together and would like to explore potential funding opportunities.
We are currently searching for two undergraduates to assist with our summer research. One position will focus primarily on care of lamprey and zebrafish and the other position will focus primarily on molecular biology, including genotyping genetically modified fish. For more information and to apply, please see the below links.
Molecular biology assistant: https://msu.joinhandshake.com/stu/jobs/8757834
Fish husbandry assistant: https://msu.joinhandshake.com/stu/jobs/8774001
In addition, please reach out to us if you are interested in working together and would like to explore potential funding opportunities.
Seasonal field technicians
Overview: We hire numerous seasonal field technicians to assist with sea lamprey behavioral assays. A primary focus of the lab is to identify and characterize the function of different pheromone components released by the invasive sea lamprey. We conduct behavior experiments in both natural streams and the laboratory to investigate aspects of sea lamprey biology and chemical communication in an effort to assess the potential utility of these pheromones for sea lamprey control in the Great Lakes (i.e. trapping or luring compounds, diverters, or behavioral antagonists).
Daily Tasks: Technicians will be responsible for assisting with ongoing sea lamprey bioassays in the field and laboratory at USGS Hammond Bay Biological Station, Millersburg, MI from May through August. Flexible start and end dates to accommodate academic calendar. Technicians may work long hours during day or night and in inclement weather. Technicians will gain experience in:
If interested, look for posting on https://careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/listing/.
Overview: We hire numerous seasonal field technicians to assist with sea lamprey behavioral assays. A primary focus of the lab is to identify and characterize the function of different pheromone components released by the invasive sea lamprey. We conduct behavior experiments in both natural streams and the laboratory to investigate aspects of sea lamprey biology and chemical communication in an effort to assess the potential utility of these pheromones for sea lamprey control in the Great Lakes (i.e. trapping or luring compounds, diverters, or behavioral antagonists).
Daily Tasks: Technicians will be responsible for assisting with ongoing sea lamprey bioassays in the field and laboratory at USGS Hammond Bay Biological Station, Millersburg, MI from May through August. Flexible start and end dates to accommodate academic calendar. Technicians may work long hours during day or night and in inclement weather. Technicians will gain experience in:
- Passive integrated transponder (PIT) tagging procedures and telemetry equipment
- Animal behavioral observations
- Dissection and basic physiology
- Data collection and management
- Fish husbandry and care
If interested, look for posting on https://careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/listing/.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are important, interdependent components of everyday life in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) and are critical to our pursuit of academic excellence.
Our aim is to foster a culture where every member of CANR feels valued, supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals with an uncommon will. This includes providing opportunity and access for all people across differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability/abilities, political affiliation, veteran status and socioeconomic background.
Our aim is to foster a culture where every member of CANR feels valued, supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals with an uncommon will. This includes providing opportunity and access for all people across differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability/abilities, political affiliation, veteran status and socioeconomic background.