Part-time Summer Research Assistant - Deans Lab

Penn State

University Park, PA, US
Base: $21ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benefits...
Hybrid
Firefly specimen identification
Data transcription from images
Georeferencing locality data
Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences is seeking a Part-Time Summer Research Assistant for the Deans Lab. The role involves identifying and digitizing firefly specimens, with a focus on transcription and data parsing

Job Summary

  • The position involves assisting with the identification and digitization of firefly specimens within the Deans Lab.
  • Primary duties include transcribing text from label images and parsing data into appropriate fields.
  • Some tasks require estimating latitude and longitude coordinates for specific localities.

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Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences is seeking a Part-Time Summer Research Assistant for the Deans Lab. The role involves identifying and digitizing firefly specimens, with a focus on transcription and data parsing.

Salary

Base: $21/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Firefly specimen identification
  • Data transcription from images
  • Georeferencing locality data

Nice-to-have

  • Background check clearance
  • Penn State affiliation preferred
  • Interest in entomology research

Key Requirements

  • Successful completion of background checks
  • Internal application via Workday for current employees
  • External application process for non-affiliates

Work Rights

Not specified

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