Spotted Lanternfly Research Assistant — Field & 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

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