Part-Time Research Assistant - Deans Lab

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in the field of agricultural sciences is seeking a Summer Part-Time Research Assistant. This exciting role focuses on documenting the diverse spider species of Pennsylvania, offering a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in entomology. You'll engage in cataloging specimens, collaborating on a field guide, and enhancing your skills in research and documentation. If you have a passion for learning and a fascination with arachnids, this position is perfect for you. Join a supportive team dedicated to advancing knowledge and appreciation of local biodiversity.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn new skills and comfort interacting with spiders.
• Attention to detail and ability to write reports on spider biology.

Responsibilities

• Catalog specimens at the Frost Entomological Museum.
• Document records uploaded to iNaturalist and develop a field guide.

Skills

Willingness to learn new skills

Comfort interacting with spiders

Familiarity with MS Excel

Attention to detail

Ability to write reports on spider biology

Ability to illustrate spiders with a variety of media

Familiarity with arthropod collections

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Entomology in the College of Agricultural Sciences is seeking applicants for a Summer Part-Time Research Assistant for a project focused on documenting the spiders of Pennsylvania.

Job duties to include:

• Catalog specimens at the Frost Entomological Museum
• Document records uploaded to iNaturalist
• Collaboratively develop a field guide to local species

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

• Willingness to learn new skills
• Comfort interacting with spiders
• Familiarity with MS Excel
• Attention to detail
• Ability to write reports on spider biology
• Ability to illustrate spiders with a variety of media
• Familiarity with arthropod collections:

Compensation:

The rate for this job is $16.50 an hour.

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