Part-time Research Assistant - Tooker Lab

Penn State

State College, Pennsylvania, USA
Base: $15ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benefits...
Hybrid
Greenhouse, lab, and field experiments
Research techniques and systems
Curious and motivated to learn
The Tooker Lab in the Department of Entomology at Penn State is seeking part-time research assistants for summer projects focusing on pest management, cover crops, plant defense mechanisms, and agrochemical impacts on aquatic insects

Job Summary

  • The Tooker Lab in the Department of Entomology at Penn State is seeking part-time research assistants for summer projects focusing on pest management, cover crops, plant defense mechanisms, and agrochemical impacts on aquatic insects.
  • Assistants will gain experience in greenhouse, lab, and field experiments, working with graduate students and faculty on ongoing research projects.
  • The lab is looking for a diverse group of curious and motivated individuals interested in animals, plants, and agriculture, with flexible start/end dates and potential for up to 40 hours/week during the summer.

Matching Summary

The Tooker Lab in the Department of Entomology at Penn State is seeking part-time research assistants for summer projects focusing on pest management, cover crops, plant defense mechanisms, and agrochemical impacts on aquatic insects.

Salary

Base: $15/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Greenhouse, lab, and field experiments
  • Research techniques and systems
  • Curious and motivated to learn

Nice-to-have

  • Interests in animals and plants
  • Interests in agriculture
  • Desire to learn new details

Key Requirements

  • Current Penn State student or employee
  • External applicant process
  • Background check completion

Work Rights

Not specified

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