The Fritz Lab and the Mullinax Applied Spatial and Wildlife Ecology Lab (ASWEL) are seeking a dedicated individual to assist with a tick ecology research project beginning April 2026 and continuing into the summer. The project will investigate tick species populations across parks in Prince George’s, Montgomery, and Baltimore Counties, Maryland. Responsibilities will involve tick drags in selected sites, collecting and properly storing tick samples, assisting with pathogen detection assays, and supporting small mammal trapping efforts, particularly white-footed mice ( Peromyscus spp).
There are TWO positions available - one paid, and one volunteer/possible class credit. Both position descriptions are attached.