Part-time Research Assistant - Wolfin Lab

Penn State Golf Courses

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Base: $16.74ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
On-site
Mushroom phorid behavior
Sciarid fly behavior
Attract and kill technology
The Part-time Research Assistant position at Penn State Golf Courses involves studying mushroom phorid and sciarid flies to develop pest control methods. The role requires in-person work at the University Park location and offers a starting pay of $16.74 per hour

Job Summary

  • This position will study the behavior of mushroom phorid Megaselia halterata and sciarid Lycoriela ingenua flies.
  • Perform laboratory experiments to optimize attract and kill technology to be used in field experiments.
  • This position may also explore the vectoring dynamics and practicality of using natural enemies to control pest insects.

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The Part-time Research Assistant position at Penn State Golf Courses involves studying mushroom phorid and sciarid flies to develop pest control methods. The role requires in-person work at the University Park location and offers a starting pay of $16.74 per hour.

Salary

Base: $16.74/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Mushroom phorid behavior
  • Sciarid fly behavior
  • Attract and kill technology
  • Natural enemy dynamics
  • Pest insect control

Nice-to-have

  • Laboratory experimentation
  • Field experiment support
  • Vectoring dynamics exploration

Key Requirements

  • Must be a current Penn State employee or student
  • External applicants must apply through the specified process

Work Rights

Not specified

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