Part-Time Research Assistant - Urban Lab

Penn State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park seeks a motivated research assistant to work 20-30 hours per week on field and lab studies of spotted lanternfly behavior and biology. Responsibilities include collecting insects, assisting with lab experiments, greenhouse plant care and rearing colonies on campus and in vineyards in eastern Pennsylvania.

The position offers hands-on experience in behavioral and physiological assays, data collection and general laboratory biology protocols, with

Responsibilities

• Collecting insects for experiments
• Assisting with lab-based insect experiments
• Greenhouse plant care and rearing insect colonies
• Conducting behavioral and physiological assays
• Performing general laboratory biology protocols

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Urban Lab in the Department of Entomology at Penn State, University Park, seeks a highly motivated research assistant to perform field and lab-based research on spotted lanternfly behavior and biology to work 20-30 hours per week. The candidate will assist with the collection of experimental data on the University Park campus and when needed, in and around vineyards in areas of high infestation in eastern Pennsylvania. The candidate will also assist in collecting behavioral and physiological data from insects (e.g., measuring insect body mass, imaging of tissue samples, conducting insect dissections, etc.). Duties will include assisting with lab based insect experiments, collecting insects, greenhouse plant care, rearing insect colonies, conducting behavioral and physiological assays, and performing general laboratory biology protocols.

Compensation: The starting rate for this job is $18/hour.

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