Field & Lab Research Assistant — Insect Behavior

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Urban Lab, in the Department of Entomology, seeks a motivated research assistant to conduct field and lab studies on spotted lanternfly behavior at University Park and in nearby vineyards in eastern Pennsylvania. The position works 20–30 hours per week and involves hands-on data collection and insect handling on campus and in the surrounding area.

You will assist with lab-based insect experiments, collect insects, rear colonies, perform behavioral and physiological

Responsibilities

• assisting with lab based insect experiments
• collecting insects
• greenhouse plant care
• rearing insect colonies
• conducting behavioral and physiological assays
• performing general laboratory biology protocols

Job description

Penn State University’s Urban Lab, in the Department of Entomology, seeks a motivated research assistant to conduct field and lab studies on spotted lanternfly behavior at University Park and in nearby vineyards in eastern Pennsylvania. The position works 20–30 hours per week and involves hands-on data collection and insect handling on campus and in the surrounding area.

You will assist with lab-based insect experiments, collect insects, rear colonies, perform behavioral and physiological