Part-time Research Assistant - Searec Intern I - Grab Lab
Penn State Golf Courses
Manheim, Pennsylvania, USA
Base: $17.31ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
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Insect ecology in agricultural systems
Ecologically based pest management
Smart trap development
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Penn State Golf Courses is seeking a part-time Research Assistant for the Grab Lab, located in Manheim, Pennsylvania. The role involves conducting research on insect ecology in agricultural systems, requiring collaboration with various stakeholders and some travel.
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Job Summary
The Grab lab in the Department of Entomology is looking for undergraduate research assistants to help 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.
Duties include collaboratively designing experimental protocols, collecting and curating data, learning data analysis techniques in R, and sharing research results.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Penn State Golf Courses is seeking a part-time Research Assistant for the Grab Lab, located in Manheim, Pennsylvania. The role involves conducting research on insect ecology in agricultural systems, requiring collaboration with various stakeholders and some travel.
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Salary
Base: $17.31/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Insect ecology in agricultural systems
Ecologically based pest management
Smart trap development
Data collection and curation
R programming for data analysis
Nice-to-have
Collaborative experimental design
Public and stakeholder communication
Travel between extension center and farms
Key Requirements
Valid driver's license
Successful completion of motor vehicle records check