Part-Time Greenhouse Research Support Assistant - Brunharo-Applied Weed Physiology Lab

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in agricultural sciences is seeking a motivated undergraduate student for a part-time position in their Applied Weed Physiology Lab. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on research activities, including data collection and plant measurement. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced researchers, gaining valuable insights and skills in a collaborative environment. This position not only supports vital research but also allows for the potential development of individual research projects based on initial performance. If you are passionate about plant science and eager to contribute to impactful research, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Punctual and responsible undergraduate student with a motivation for research.
• Ability to perform manual and semi-skilled technical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support research in the greenhouse, laboratory, and field.
• Clean seed lots, measure plant biomass, and collect data.

Skills

Data Entry

Plant Measurement

Teamwork

Research Support

Education

Undergraduate Student

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Plant Science Applied Weed Physiology Lab in the College of Agricultural Sciences invites applications for a Part-Time Student Technical Assistant. This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (approximately 20 hours per week during academic terms and a maximum of 40 hours per week during academic breaks) Student Technical Assistant position.

A punctual, responsible, talented, motivated, team worker undergraduate student will be recruited to join the Applied Weed Physiology Laboratory at Penn State. The successful candidate will perform manual and routine to semi-skilled technical tasks in support of research. Activities involve work in the greenhouse, laboratory, and in the field. Specifically, the incumbent will be tasked with cleaning seed lots, measure plant biomass, collect and enter data, and eventual tedious activities but necessary to keep the project running. Initially, student will report to the Principal Investigator, Lab Technician, and other members of the group. Development of their own research projects is a possibility depending on initial performance.

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