Summer Research Assistant - Kersch-Becker Lab Job at Penn State University, University Park, PA

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  • Penn State University
  • University Park, PA

Job Description

Research focus: Effects of plant defenses on arthropod communities. Research will include: fieldwork (planting, recording arthropods on plants, assisting in experimental setup), collecting plant volatiles, working with insects/arthropods, assisting in insect colony care, and assisting in plant care. Candidates must be enthusiastic and self-motivated, detail oriented, willing to work flexible hours, enjoy working in the lab and outside, and be able to work independently. The work would be primarily at the Kersch-Becker Lab at the Agricultural Sciences and Industries Building on the University Park campus and at Rock Springs Research station. Part-time position; specific working times are flexible. Most work will be restricted to weekdays and normal working hours but there may be occasional data collection events that require weekends or odd hours. The person in this position will primarily be working with Dr. Monica Kersch-Becker. The employee is expected to eventually work mostly independently on some tasks, such as data collection in the field and plant/arthropod colony care. Helpful, timely, and respectful communication with all personnel involved in the research is very important. There will also be many opportunities to interact with other researchers in the Department of Entomology, maintaining a productive and respectful environment in the lab is necessary. This job requires operating a motor vehicle as part of of job duties, requiring a valid US driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check in addition to standard background checks.

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Job Tags

Part time, Summer work, Flexible hours, Weekday work,

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