Part-time Research Assistant - Searec Intern I - Grab Lab
Penn State
Manheim, PA, US
Base: $17.31ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
Hybrid
Conduct studies on insect ecology
Ecologically based pest management
Develop smart traps for monitoring
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
Job Summary
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.
Undergraduate research assistants will work directly with graduate students, senior researchers, extension educators and growers.
Projects include investigating ecologically based pest management strategies for vegetable crops and developing smart traps for monitoring and mapping sweet corn pests.
Matching Summary
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.
Salary
Base: $17.31/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Conduct studies on insect ecology
Ecologically based pest management
Develop smart traps for monitoring
Collect and curate data
Conduct data analysis in R
Nice-to-have
Collaborate with researchers and growers
Share research results with public
Work with scientific audiences
Key Requirements
Valid driver's license
Successful completion of background check
Successful completion of motor vehicle records check