Part-time Frog Research Assistant

Bordenstein Lab

University Park, Pennsylvania, US
Hybrid
Amphibian research projects
Amphibian housing maintenance
Daily amphibian care
The research aims to proactively develop disease mitigation strategies for amphibian conservation in Madagascar

Job Summary

  • The research aims to proactively develop disease mitigation strategies for amphibian conservation in Madagascar.
  • Responsibilities include participating in amphibian research, designing breeding plans, maintaining housing, recording behaviors, and contributing to daily care.
  • The Bletz Lab is seeking undergraduate students to assist with multiple aspects of this work, particularly the captive breeding of frogs in their amphibian colony.

Matching Summary

The research aims to proactively develop disease mitigation strategies for amphibian conservation in Madagascar.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Amphibian research projects
  • Amphibian housing maintenance
  • Daily amphibian care
  • Health monitoring

Nice-to-have

  • Biodiversity hotspot research
  • Disease mitigation strategies
  • Captive breeding techniques
  • Behavioral observation

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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