Student - Work Study - Part-Time Research Assistant - Grab Lab

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A major university in State College is seeking a Part-Time Research Assistant for the Grab Lab in Entomology. The successful candidate will assist in conducting insect ecology studies, including data collection and analysis. Responsibilities include caring for plants and insect colonies, curating data, and communicating research results. This role provides a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to engage in hands-on research and develop their projects. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in data analysis and a passion for ecological studies.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student needed for research assistance in entomology.
• Ability to learn data analysis techniques in R.
• Experience in plant and insect care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Care for plants and insect colonies.
• Collect and curate data.
• Learn data analysis techniques in R and conduct analyses.
• Share results of research work with public and scientific audiences.

Skills

Data analysis techniques in R

Curating data

Research presentation skills

Care for plants and insect colonies

Education

Current undergraduate student

Job description

Student - Work Study - Part-Time Research Assistant - Grab Lab

United States, Pennsylvania, University Park

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Grab Lab in the department of Entomology is looking for undergraduate research assistants to help us conduct studies on the ecology of insects in agricultural systems. Projects in the lab include examining the combined impact of pesticides and heat stress on buzz pollination, investigating ecologically based pest management strategies for vegetable crops and developing smart traps for monitoring and mapping sweet corn pests. Undergraduate research assistants will work directly with graduate students and senior researchers. Students who working successfully in the lab will have opportunities to design their own research projects.

Duties and responsibilities

• Care for plants and insect colonies
• Collect and curate data
• Learn data analysis techniques in R and conduct analyses
• Share results of research work with the public, scientific and stakeholder audiences through presentations, written and online communications
  

Start Date: May 12, 2025

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