Part-time Research Assistant- Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking part-time research assistants in the Rosa lab at the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology. The role involves assisting with the analysis and synthesis of biometric data for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

The ideal candidates should have a strong background in statistics, data analysis, and experience in ecological research. This position is based in University Park, PA and offers the chance to support collaboration with the USDA Forest Service.

Qualifications

• Strong background in statistics and data analysis.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proven experience in experimental design and execution related to ecological research.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the analysis and synthesis of longitudinal biometric and plot-level data.
• Support the publication of findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Work collaboratively with the USDA Forest Service.

Skills

Statistics

Data analysis

Communication skills

Experimental design

Field experiments

Education

Degree in evolution, ecology, organismal biology, or related fields

Job description

Job Description and Position Requirements

The Rosa lab in the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology at The Pennsylvania State University seeks to hire part-time research assistants to support a collaboration between the Rosa Lab and USDA Forest Service. The role involves assisting with analysis and synthesis of findings from several years of biometric and plot-level data for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

• Assist in the analysis and synthesis of longitudinal biometric and plot-level data.
• Support the publication of findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Work collaboratively with the USDA Forest Service.

Qualifications

• Strong background in statistics and data analysis.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proven experience in experimental design, implementation, and execution of field experiments related to forest ecological research.
• Degree in evolution, ecology, organismal biology, or related fields.

Location

University Park, PA

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