Part-Time Research Support Assistant- Roots and Tuber Crops Lab- Duque

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking multiple part-time researchers for the RTC-Lab on the State College campus. Positions run through Fall, Winter, and Spring 2026-2027.

Responsibilities include field, greenhouse, and laboratory work, data collection, tissue sampling, and aiding in experimental protocols under the PI and senior staff. This on-campus role offers hands-on experience in crop management and data management in a collaborative lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field, greenhouse and laboratory research, including crop management, tissue sampling, data collection, and basic laboratory procedures.
• Support research protocols, equipment operation and maintenance, data organization, and communication among the PI, lab members, and external collaborators.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

The Roots and Tuber Crops Lab (RTC-Lab), led by Dr. Luis Duque (PI) of the Department of Plant Science, seeks to hire several Penn State students and non-students to fill part-time research positions throughout the Fall, Winter, and Spring 2026-2027 semesters.

Duties: This role provides hands-on experience across the field, greenhouse, laboratory, and data management aspects of an active research program, working under the direction of the PI and senior lab personnel. Job duties consist of assisting with field, greenhouse, and laboratory research, including crop management, tissue sampling, data collection, and basic laboratory procedures. Support research protocols, equipment operation and maintenance, data organization, and communication among the PI, lab members, and external collaborators.

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