UG Research Assistant: Insect Ecology & Data Analysis

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grab lab in the Department of Entomology at The Pennsylvania State University seeks an undergraduate research assistant to study the ecology of insects in agricultural systems. The position is based at the Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Manheim, PA and involves collaboration with graduate students, researchers, extension educators and growers.

Duties include designing protocols, collecting data, learning data analysis techniques in R, and sharing results with public,

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in a relevant field or pursuing a degree.
• Ability to travel between Manheim and regional farms.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively design experimental protocols
• Collect and curate data
• Learn data analysis techniques in R and conduct analyses
• Share results through presentations, written and online communications

Job description

The Grab lab in the Department of Entomology at The Pennsylvania State University seeks an undergraduate research assistant to study the ecology of insects in agricultural systems. The position is based at the Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Manheim, PA and involves collaboration with graduate students, researchers, extension educators and growers.

Duties include designing protocols, collecting data, learning data analysis techniques in R, and sharing results with public,