Summary Field research assistants will drive to remote field sites in southern California deserts and use several insect collecting methods to collect, preserve, label, and record insect biodiversity at multiple research sites in national parks and reserves in support of ongoing collaborative research assessing the biodiversity in the arid regions of California. Training on the specifications of field data collection will be provided. Rate of Pay: Starting at $18.67/hour Responsibilities Collect insects with the following methods: sweep-netting, blue vane traps, malaise traps, and pan traps and record GPS coordinates, weather data for each collection site and day. Experience with these methods is helpful. Training will be provided. Take photographic images to document all plants in bloom at each sampling site. Record research data in accordance with specified protocol and procedures. Travel to various sites within a specified geographical area, as appropriate to the objectives...
