Undergraduate Student Researcher - Fish Behavior

Penn State University; Calvert Hills (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Altoona - Dr. DePasquale is seeking an Undergraduate Student Researcher to assist with a project on fish behavior by analyzing video recordings of behavioral experiments. The position is part-time, with a schedule of 4-6 hours per week, and starts at $12 per hour.

Responsibilities include reviewing and coding fish behavior, organizing data, and assisting with basic data analysis. Training will be provided in video analysis methods, behavioral coding, and research procedures.

Qualifications

• Has already completed appropriate EHS and IACUC training

Responsibilities

• Review and code fish behavior from video experiments.
• Organize data and assist with basic data analysis.
• Training will be provided in video analysis methods, behavioral coding, and research procedures.

Job description

Job description and position requirements

Penn State Altoona - Dr. DePasquale is seeking applicants for part-time job of Undergraduate Student Researcher - Fish Behavior.

Job duties

• Assist with research on fish behavior by analyzing video recordings of behavioral experiments. Responsibilities include reviewing and coding fish behavior, organizing and managing data, and assisting with basic data analysis. Training will be provided in video analysis methods, behavioral coding, and research procedures.

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies

• Has already completed appropriate EHS and IACUC training

Schedule: 4-6 hours per week

Compensation: The starting rate for this job is $12.

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