Turfgrass Field Research Assistant - Part Time

Penn State University; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Straw Lab in the Department of Plant Science is hiring part-time Research Assistants to support turfgrass research, performing field plot maintenance, data collection, and equipment setup. Positions start around August 25, 2026, and will work up to 40 hours per week.

Applicants must be able to work outdoors, have a valid driver's license, and be prepared for motor vehicle records checks and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Field plot maintenance
• Data collection
• Equipment setup
• General research support for turfgrass field and lab trials

Job description

Penn State University’s Straw Lab in the Department of Plant Science is hiring part-time Research Assistants to support turfgrass research, performing field plot maintenance, data collection, and equipment setup. Positions start around August 25, 2026, and will work up to 40 hours per week.

Applicants must be able to work outdoors, have a valid driver's license, and be prepared for motor vehicle records checks and background checks.