The Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) and Lowry Lab at Michigan State University are seeking to hire a seasonal field technician to work at the Kellogg Biological Station. The successful candidate will participate in field research focused on understanding the mechanisms of abiotic and biotic stress tolerance evolution in the bioenergy crop switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) and how those stresses impact feedstock deconstruction and bioenergy conversion. The work will be 100% located at the Kellogg Biological Station in western Michigan and last through January 2025. The primary duties of the job will include: Collecting data from plants in the field, digging up plants for propagation, preparing supplies for harvest in October and November, conducting various aspects of switchgrass harvest, drying/weighing samples after harvest, and entering data. The successful candidate will be compensated at a rate of $22 per hour. Please apply through the following link: https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/520119/professional-aide David Lowry Professor Department of Plant Biology Associate Director Plant Resilience Institute Michigan State University http://davidbryantlowry.wordpress.com/ "Lowry, David" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)