Part-time Arthropod Curation Support - Skvarla Lab
Penn State
University Park, PA, US
Hourly rate: $15ph; bonus/equity: not specified; b...
Hybrid
Interest in insect biodiversity
Microsoft excel proficiency
Ability to curate arthropod samples
Penn State's Skvarla Lab is seeking a part-time Arthropod Curation Support for the spring 2026 semester. The position involves curating and identifying arthropod specimens, requiring a keen interest in insect biodiversity and familiarity with database management
Job Summary
The position involves assisting with the curation and identification of arthropod specimens for the Insect Identification Lab during the spring 2026 semester.
Duties include pinning or pointing specimens, preserving them in ethanol, labeling, and entering data into a database following Darwin Core standards.
Candidates must have an interest in insect biodiversity and Microsoft Excel skills, with prior study of insect biodiversity being preferred but not required.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
Penn State's Skvarla Lab is seeking a part-time Arthropod Curation Support for the spring 2026 semester. The position involves curating and identifying arthropod specimens, requiring a keen interest in insect biodiversity and familiarity with database management.
Salary
Hourly rate: $15/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified