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The Pennsylvania State University

$18/hr

AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Urban Lab in the Department of Entomology at Penn State, University Park, seeks a highly motivated research assistant to performfield and lab-based research on spotted ...

Lmn Architects

Urban Designer

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$90K - $105K/yr

Our Urban Systems Lab leverages the firm's multidisciplinary studio environment to engage in projects at the intersection of architecture, urban design, and city planning. We take a research-based ...

Aetwork

Urban Designer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

Our Urban Systems Lab leverages the firm's multidisciplinary studio environment to engage in projects at the intersection of architecture, urban design, and city planning. We take a research-based ...

LMN

Urban Designer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

Our Urban Systems Lab leverages the firm's multidisciplinary studio environment to engage in projects at the intersection of architecture, urban design, and city planning. We take a research-based ...

LMN Architects

Urban Designer

Seattle, WA

$90K - $105K/yr

Our Urban Systems Lab leverages the firm's multidisciplinary studio environment to engage in projects at the intersection of architecture, urban design, and city planning. We take a research-based ...

MIT Human Resources

Research Associate 2

Cambridge, MA · On-site

Leventhal Center for Advanced Urbanism (LCAU) and the Civic Data Design Lab (CDDL) , to plan and conduct research that advances innovation in urban environments, as well as to collaborate with the ...

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Part-Time Research Assistant - Urban Lab

University Park, PA • On-site

Penn State University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 51 - 200 employees
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$18/hr

Part-time

Posted 12 days ago

Penn State University rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 104 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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.
  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Urban Lab in the Department of Entomology at Penn State, University Park, seeks a highly motivated research assistant to perform field and lab-based research on spotted lanternfly behavior and biology to work 20-30 hours per week. The candidate will assist with the collection of experimental data on the University Park campus and when needed, in and around vineyards in areas of high infestation in eastern Pennsylvania. The candidate will also assist in collecting behavioral and physiological data from insects (e.g., measuring insect body mass, imaging of tissue samples, conducting insect dissections, etc.). Duties will include assisting with lab based insect experiments, collecting insects, greenhouse plant care, rearing insect colonies, conducting behavioral and physiological assays, and performing general laboratory biology protocols.
Compensation:
The starting rate for this job is $18/hour.
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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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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