General Summary:  Research Assistants participate in laboratory and/or field operations for research programs in the Center for Tree Science, a global hub of research and expertise focused entirely on trees. Research Assistants at The Morton Arboretum are involved in all aspects of research: designing studies, planning and executing laboratory and field work, utilizing a variety of scientific instruments, assisting with lab management, testing protocols, training volunteers, organizing data, performing analysis, reading scientific literature, interpreting results, and editing manuscripts.  The Morton Arboretum strongly emphasizes professional development.  There will be opportunities to collaborate on scientific publications, present research at scientific meetings, and build new skills