Temporary Research Assistant

North Carolina State University

$24.50/hr

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Jun 02, 2025

Position Information

Posting Number	PG195184TM
Position Number	11ASO3484
Position Type	Temporary
Essential Job Duties	Collect moth wing beat data to train AI for remote pest monitoring; study pest microbiome data from cotton; examine the use of mechanical insecticides for cotton insect pests; develop new molecular mechanisms of caterpillar control using lncRNA; write scientific peer reviewed papers.
Is Time Limited	No
If Yes, Appointment Length

Department Information

Job City & State	Raleigh, NC
Department	DEPP

System Information

Classification Title	Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title	Temporary Research Assistant

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule	Flexible, 20-30/hrs per week
Other Work/Responsibilities	n/a
Minimum Experience/Education	Relevant Master's degree or Relevant Bachelor's and 3 or more years of relevant experience, or relevant independent experience and education
Department Required Skills	Understanding of moth acoustics and how to record and process sound data Understanding how to analyze 16S microbiome data Experience in RNA sequence, RNAi and caterpillar IncRNAs and their role in pest resistance
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	Ph.D. in Entomology or related field
Required License or Certification	Valid driver's license
Valid NC Driver's License required?	Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required?	No

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range	$24.50/hr

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date	06/02/2025

Applicant Information

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/219051

EEO

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