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AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Grab lab in the department of Entomology is looking for undergraduate research assistants to help us conduct studies on the ecology of insects in agricultural systems.

The Pennsylvania State University

$17.31/hr

AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Grab lab in the Department of Entomology is looking for undergraduate research assistants to help us conduct studies on the ecology of insects in agricultural systems.

The Pennsylvania State University

$17/hr

... ecology, geology, history, and culture. The position will also expose the intern to * public ... Contribute to avian research projects led by Penn State Faculty * Support staff in outreach and ...

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... part-time (20 hours per week or less) lab and field research assistant positions. Successful ... S. degree and should be interested in ecology, evolution, plant-insect interactions, and/or ...

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Part-Time Research Assistant - SEAREC Intern II - Grab Lab

The Pennsylvania State University

$18.31/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Grab lab in the department of Entomology is looking for undergraduate research assistants to help us conduct studies on the ecology of insects in agricultural systems. This position is based at the Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Manheim, PA. Projects include investigating ecologically based pest management strategies for vegetable crops and developing smart traps for monitoring and mapping sweet corn pests. Undergraduate research assistants will work directly with graduate students, senior researchers, extension educators and growers. Applicants should have a car and be able to travel between the extension center and grower farms across the region.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Collaboratively design experimental protocols
  • Collect and curate data
  • Learn data analysis techniques in R and conduct analyses
  • Share results of research work with the public, scientific and stakeholder audiences through presentations, written and online communications

Compensation:

The starting rate for this job is $18.31.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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Pennsylvania State University, often referred to as Penn State, is a major, public, research-intensive university located in University Park, PA, US. This esteemed institution serves as an important player within the education industry, offering a plethora of academic programs across various disciplines. The university was founded in 1855 with the mission to provide quality education, advanced research, and service to society. Penn State holds firmly to values of integrity, respect, and excellence, fostering a diverse and inclusive community. The university is renowned for its research productivity and its high-ranking programs in areas like engineering, business, and education. One notable achievement of the institution is its designation as a "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity," demonstrating its commitment to scholarship and discovery.

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