Part-time Arthropod Curation Support - Skvarla Lab
Penn State
University Park, PA, US
Hourly rate: $15ph; bonus/equity: not specified; b...
Hybrid
Curate arthropod samples
Identify specimens to family genus species level
Database specimens using darwin core standards
Penn State's Department of Entomology is seeking part-time support for arthropod curation and identification for the spring 2026 semester. The role involves curating insect specimens, database management, and requires an interest in insect biodiversity
Job Summary
The Department of Entomology is seeking a part-time employee for the spring 2026 semester to assist with curation and identification of arthropod specimens.
Job duties include pinning or pointing specimens, preserving them in ethanol, labeling, and identifying them to the family, genus, or species level.
Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and have an interest in insect biodiversity and museum collections.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
Penn State's Department of Entomology is seeking part-time support for arthropod curation and identification for the spring 2026 semester. The role involves curating insect specimens, database management, and requires an interest in insect biodiversity.
Salary
Hourly rate: $15/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Curate arthropod samples
Identify specimens to family genus species level
Database specimens using Darwin Core standards
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Nice-to-have
Interest in insect biodiversity
Prior study of insect biodiversity
Experience with museum collections
Key Requirements
Successful completion of background check(s)
Prior study of insect biodiversity preferred but not required