Opportunities

We are looking for a Field assistant for summer 2026.

Project Description: Field and greenhouse research assistant is required to help with several projects in insect ecology. One study is focused on examining the effects of drought/warming on plant-insect interactions. Another project will be focused on examining the effects of warming on the monarch butterfly and its host plant- milkweed. Another will examine insect communities in urban greenspaces.

Location: This project will be conducted at the University of Ottawa with fieldwork in the National Capital Region. Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting in fieldwork on butterflies, other insects, and their host plants.

• Conducting butterfly feeding trials in the field or greenhouse.

• General butterfly and plant rearing duties.

• General data entry and bibliographic duties

Requirements:

• Drivers licence (class G)

• Must be detail-oriented and reliable to ensure accurate data collection and to ensure tracking of samples and data.

• Workplace safety training (e.g. WHMIS) must be completed at the beginning of the work period.

• Prior field and/or lab experience (particularly in ecology) would be an asset.

Please email Dr. Kharouba with your unofficial transcript and CV by January 23, 2026.

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Please contact Dr. Kharouba to find out more about volunteer research opportunities in the lab.