The Louthan lab at Kansas State University is looking for a full-time research technician, with the position renewable for up to five years (contingent on performance). We are a population ecology lab focused on herbivore and climate effects on plant populations; current work includes large mammal herbivory and climate effects on plant demography. We work in multiple systems, including Konza Prairie, North Carolina, and East Africa.
The technician will help coordinate lab personnel, assist with data management, and manage equipment and supplies. In addition, they will help establish and maintain field experiments, and train and mentor undergraduate technicians and Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) students. Responsibilities also include maintaining a welcoming research environment, assisting with purchasing and budgeting, and facilitating field and lab logistics and communication. This would be an excellent position for a post-baccalaureate student who is interested in learning more about project management, establishment of large-scale field experiments, or mentoring.
Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits
This position is On-site.
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Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
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Applications close on:January 3,2026
$14.90 - $25.32 per hour
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