Part-Time Turfgrass Field Research Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Straw Lab in the Department of Plant Science at The Pennsylvania State University–University Park is hiring a part-time Research Assistants to support turfgrass research. Duties include field plot maintenance, data collection, equipment setup, and general research support of turfgrass field and lab trials.

Position starts November 2026 and will work up to 20 hours per week. Applicants must be able to work outdoors and pass background checks, including motor vehicle records.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be able to work outdoors and follow instructions.
• A valid driver’s license is required, and operation of a university vehicle will require background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with field plot maintenance.
• Data collection and equipment setup.
• General research support of turfgrass field and lab trials.

Skills

Field data collection

Field work outdoors

Equipment setup

Research support

Job description

The Straw Lab in the Department of Plant Science at The Pennsylvania State University–University Park is hiring a part-time Research Assistants to support turfgrass research. Duties include field plot maintenance, data collection, equipment setup, and general research support of turfgrass field and lab trials.

Position starts November 2026 and will work up to 20 hours per week. Applicants must be able to work outdoors and pass background checks, including motor vehicle records.