The Cooper Lab is seeking up to three highly motivated recent graduates or graduating seniors for a summer postbaccalaureate field assistant position. This position contributes to ongoing research on mate choice and speciation in damselflies through data collection, experimental support, habitat assessment, and database management. The role also supports outreach and science engagement activities as needed. This position is an ideal opportunity to build skills and experience before entering graduate school or a career in research.

Likely travel to upper Midwest and Ontario with overnight stays required, accommodations will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with field-based research design and execution of behavioral studies.


• Conduct mate choice trials and related experimental procedures in field settings.


• Collect, handle, and manipulate damselflies for research purposes.


• Perform mark-recapture studies and maintain accurate field records.


• Conduct ecological assessments, including monitoring water temperature, flow rate, and habitat conditions.


• Collect, preserve, and catalog biological specimens.


• Maintain and update research databases and field logs

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGE

Grinnell College is a top-ranking private liberal arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.